Sullia: Three in-laws arrested in married woman’s suspicious death case

Mangalore Today News Network

Sullia, Jul 23, 2026: Sullia Police have arrested a woman’s father-in-law, mother-in-law and sister-in-law in connection with the suspicious death of a married woman from Sampaje, following allegations of prolonged domestic harassment.

The deceased, Fathimath Nishana, had reportedly called her mother, Zubaida, a resident of Kedumbady in Puttur, on July 18, alleging that she was being harassed by her in-laws. When her family later reached her house, they found her dead.

Based on Zubaida’s complaint, Sullia Police registered a case and launched an investigation. The police have now arrested C.P. Alavi (54), the victim’s father-in-law, Ayesha C.A., her mother-in-law, and Faseela C.A. (29), her sister-in-law.

According to the complaint, Fathimath had been married four years ago and had allegedly been subjected to continuous mental and physical harassment by her in-laws.

The complaint further states that while Fathimath was speaking to her mother over the phone on the night of July 18, her father-in-law allegedly snatched the phone and threatened, saying he would kill her daughter. The following morning, Fathimath was found dead.

Police are investigating whether the woman died by suicide due to the alleged harassment or whether foul play was involved. The exact cause of death will be determined after the investigation and forensic examination.