Rajkummar Rao Reacts To 'Heartbreaking News' About Raipur Woman's Suicide, Writes 'Say No To Dowry'

Actor Rajkummar Rao has reacted to the heartbreaking news of a woman from Raipur who died by suicide. He took to social media to express his sorrow over the tragic incident and condemned the practice of dowry.

He urged people to stand against such social evils, writing, “Say no to dowry.”Rajkummar Rao Reacts To 'Heartbreaking News' About Raipur WomanRe-posting the video shared by the woman before she took the extreme step, Rao wrote, "Such heartbreaking news. It's high time we end this monstrous dowry practice in our country. Inspire each other to not get consumed by this practice. Say No to Dowry."

For those unaware, the video showed the deceased narrating her ordeal. She accused her husband and in-laws of subjecting her to physical and mental harassment for dowry.Raipur Woman Dies by Suicide Over Dowry HarassmentIdentified as Manisha Goswami, the woman alleged that she had been subjected to continuous abuse by her husband and in-laws."I’m the eldest among my siblings, and my father is the sole breadwinner. I’m exhausted by the constant torment from my in-laws," she said in the video. She added that she felt completely helpless and “tired of life,” alleging that her husband had beaten her twice “for no reason,” while her mother-in-law stood by and supported his actions.Manisha also opened up about facing dowry-related harassment and other troubles, saying she didn’t experience even ten days of peace during her 10-month marriage.A complaint was filed by Manisha's father at the DD Nagar police station, seeking justice and a detailed investigation. The police have reportedly registered a case and started looking into the claims made in her video. As per media reports, officials have recorded statements from her relatives and neighbours, and are examining her phone and other digital records to understand what led to the tragedy.