Another Alleged Dowry Death: 21-Year-Old Palak Rajak’s Last Call To Her Father Goes Viral; ‘They Will Kill Me'

Days after the tragic deaths of Deepika Nagar in Greater Noida and Twisha Sharma in Bhopal sparked nationwide outrage over alleged dowry harassment, another shocking case has now emerged from Gwalior.

A 21-year-old woman, identified as Palak Rajak, died under mysterious circumstances at her in-laws' house within a year of her marriage. While her family has accused the in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, the husband's family claims that she died by suicide.

The heartbreaking case has once again raised serious concerns about dowry-related violence and the safety of women after marriage in India.

"Papa, Please Take Me Away": Family Reveals Final Phone Call

According to reports, Palak Rajak made an emotional phone call to her father shortly before her death on May 12.

Her family claimed that she sounded terrified and repeatedly begged to be taken away from her matrimonial home.

As per the family, Palak cried over the phone and allegedly said:

"Papa, take me away from here. They keep demanding a car and a gold chain. They are harassing me continuously. These people will kill me."

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Palak Rajak (21) married in April 2025, was found dead at her in-laws home on May 12.

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Her brother Prince also described the conversation as deeply disturbing.

"She was crying badly and asking us to come immediately and take her away," he said.
The family stated that they immediately started travelling to bring her home. However, while they were on their way, they allegedly received another call from Palak's husband informing them that she had been admitted to the hospital.

By the time they arrived, Palak had already died.

Family Alleges Dowry Harassment and Murder

Palak's family has accused her husband, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law of repeatedly harassing her for dowry after marriage.

According to them, the in-laws allegedly demanded a car and a gold chain despite already receiving expensive gifts during the wedding.

The family claimed they had given:

• Gold and silver jewellery
• A motorcycle
• Fixed deposits and financial support

However, they alleged that the in-laws later forced Palak to encash the fixed deposits as well.

Her relatives further claimed that Palak was mentally tortured, isolated inside the house, and often denied food.

According to the report, she had not eaten properly for almost three days before her death.

Injury Marks Raise Suspicion

The woman's family has also alleged that there were injury marks on Palak's neck, legs, and other parts of her body when they saw her. This has increased their suspicion that Palak may have struggled before her death.

The family has now demanded:

• A forensic investigation
• Videography of the postmortem
• A fair and transparent police probe

They believe the case may not be a simple suicide and want authorities to investigate all possible angles carefully.

In-Laws Claim She Died by Suicide

Meanwhile, Palak's in-laws have denied all allegations of dowry harassment and murder.
According to her father-in-law, the family became worried after Palak did not respond from inside her room. They allegedly broke open the door and found her hanging from a ceiling fan.

She was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
The in-laws continue to maintain that Palak died by suicide.

Police Investigation Underway

Police officials have confirmed that an investigation is currently underway.

Authorities said they are examining:

• The postmortem report
• Forensic findings
• Statements from both families
• Palak's social media activity

Investigators are also trying to determine whether there were signs of prolonged harassment before her death.

Social Media Posts Hint at Emotional Distress

Palak Rajak was reportedly active on social media and had more than 10,000 followers online. She regularly uploaded reels and short videos on her accounts.
According to reports, one reel posted just two days before her death included words such as:

• Panic attack
• Anxiety
• Sleepless nights
• Continuous crying
• Depression

Investigators are now examining whether these posts reflected emotional distress linked to her personal life and alleged harassment.

Another Case Adding to Growing Concern

The incident comes shortly after the deaths of Twisha Sharma in Bhopal and Deepika Nagar in Greater Noida, both of which also triggered allegations of dowry harassment.
In all three cases, the women reportedly died under suspicious circumstances within a short time of marriage.

These repeated incidents have once again intensified conversations around dowry abuse, domestic violence, mental trauma, and women's safety in India.

Despite strict anti-dowry laws, families and activists continue to raise concerns about the increasing number of cases involving alleged harassment for money, cars, jewellery, and expensive gifts after marriage.

As investigations continue in Palak Rajak's death case, many are demanding stronger legal action and faster justice for victims of alleged dowry abuse across the country.