Looteri Dulhan: Gujarat man alleges harassment by wife, seeks permission to die
A Surat man has sought euthanasia, alleging sustained harassment by his wife and her relatives. The plea has raised questions about mental health, legal remedies and official response in matrimonial disputes.
A Gujarat man has approached authorities seeking euthanasia, claiming he has been driven to desperation by alleged harassment from his wife and a lack of action on his complaints. Kirit Patel, a resident of Surat, submitted an application to the district collector, alleging that prolonged legal disputes and personal distress have left him with no option but to seek permission to end his life.
Patel alleged that his wife frequently misused laws meant to protect women by filing complaints against him after domestic disputes. According to him, she would allegedly provoke arguments and later contact police or women's helplines, resulting in legal action against him. These allegations have not been independently verified.
One of the most serious claims made by Patel concerns his son from a previous marriage. He alleged that his wife had attempted to harm the child and that despite approaching the police, no FIR was registered in connection with the complaint. Patel said he had repeatedly requested authorities to investigate the matter and take appropriate action.
The marital history of the couple has also become a point of discussion. Patel stated that both he and his wife were married for the third time. He described his wife as a "looteri dulhan" (looter bride), alleging that she used legal proceedings and financial demands to target husbands rather than abandoning marriages after obtaining money or valuables. He further claimed that his wife had extracted money from previous spouses, allegations that remain unverified.
According to Patel, his current marriage took place on November 14, 2024. He alleged that his wife, mother-in-law and other relatives had repeatedly pressured him for money and subjected him to harassment. He also claimed that maintenance and domestic violence cases filed against him were being used to exert pressure.
WHY PATEL IS DESPERATE FOR EUTHANASIA
In his euthanasia application, Patel expressed frustration over what he described as a lack of legal protection for men facing domestic disputes. He wrote that repeated visits to police stations and government offices had yielded only assurances and no concrete action. The application, which bears a receipt stamp from the Surat Collector's Office, requests permission for euthanasia, stating that he sees no other way out of his situation.
Patel has also warned that if his grievances are not addressed within a specified period, he may take an extreme step. Authorities have not yet issued an official response to the allegations or the euthanasia request.
The matter has sparked debate over mental health, legal remedies available to men in matrimonial disputes and the handling of complaints involving domestic conflicts. Officials are expected to examine the representations submitted by Patel and take further action as per law.
A Gujarat man has approached authorities seeking euthanasia, claiming he has been driven to desperation by alleged harassment from his wife and a lack of action on his complaints. Kirit Patel, a resident of Surat, submitted an application to the district collector, alleging that prolonged legal disputes and personal distress have left him with no option but to seek permission to end his life.
Patel alleged that his wife frequently misused laws meant to protect women by filing complaints against him after domestic disputes. According to him, she would allegedly provoke arguments and later contact police or women's helplines, resulting in legal action against him. These allegations have not been independently verified.
One of the most serious claims made by Patel concerns his son from a previous marriage. He alleged that his wife had attempted to harm the child and that despite approaching the police, no FIR was registered in connection with the complaint. Patel said he had repeatedly requested authorities to investigate the matter and take appropriate action.
The marital history of the couple has also become a point of discussion. Patel stated that both he and his wife were married for the third time. He described his wife as a "looteri dulhan" (looter bride), alleging that she used legal proceedings and financial demands to target husbands rather than abandoning marriages after obtaining money or valuables. He further claimed that his wife had extracted money from previous spouses, allegations that remain unverified.
According to Patel, his current marriage took place on November 14, 2024. He alleged that his wife, mother-in-law and other relatives had repeatedly pressured him for money and subjected him to harassment. He also claimed that maintenance and domestic violence cases filed against him were being used to exert pressure.
WHY PATEL IS DESPERATE FOR EUTHANASIA
In his euthanasia application, Patel expressed frustration over what he described as a lack of legal protection for men facing domestic disputes. He wrote that repeated visits to police stations and government offices had yielded only assurances and no concrete action. The application, which bears a receipt stamp from the Surat Collector's Office, requests permission for euthanasia, stating that he sees no other way out of his situation.
Patel has also warned that if his grievances are not addressed within a specified period, he may take an extreme step. Authorities have not yet issued an official response to the allegations or the euthanasia request.
The matter has sparked debate over mental health, legal remedies available to men in matrimonial disputes and the handling of complaints involving domestic conflicts. Officials are expected to examine the representations submitted by Patel and take further action as per law.
