Palak Rajak, a 21-year-old woman from Suraiya Pura in Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, tragically died by suicide on May 12, 2026, just weeks after her marriage on April 14. Her family alleges that she was subjected to relentless dowry demands and physical abuse by her in-laws. City Superintendent of Police Atul Kumar Soni confirmed that harassment began shortly after the wedding, with in-laws reportedly demanding a vehicle and withholding her Stridhan, which is a woman's legal entitlement to personal property. Despite her father's attempts to intervene, the abuse continued, leading to her untimely death. The police are investigating the case, and a formal complaint will be filed based on the findings of the post-mortem examination and gathered evidence. This incident is part of a troubling trend of dowry-related violence in India, as highlighted by similar recent cases, including that of Twisha Sharma, who also died under suspicious circumstances amid allegations of dowry harassment. These incidents underscore the urgent need for societal change regarding dowry practices and the protection of women's rights.