Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: A 29-year-old Kendriya Vidyalaya teacher, Anvita Sharma, was found dead at her residence in Vasundhara on Sunday, allegedly driven to suicide following persistent harassment by her husband and in-laws. In a final message to her family, she described her suffering, referring to herself as nothing more than a “working maid.”
Anvita’s last texts to her parents and brother accused her husband, Dr. Gaurav Kaushik, of constant criticism, while his family, she claimed, “only knew how to take.” In a chilling note directed at her husband, she wrote: “I have prepared food, Gaurav Kaushik, please eat it.”
A Postgraduate Teacher (PGT) in Fine Arts, Anvita had been serving at Kendriya Vidyalaya since October 2019. Colleagues remember her as a dedicated educator and a loving mother to her four-year-old son, who struggled to balance her professional and personal life amid alleged abuse.
Allegations of Harassment and Financial Exploitation:
Married on December 12, 2019, Anvita initially hoped for a happy life but was reportedly reduced to a financial provider for her husband’s family. According to her messages and a complaint filed by her father, Anil Sharma, she faced continuous financial control, with her husband managing her salary, chequebook, and bank accounts.
Despite her family already providing ₹26 lakh worth of gifts—including gold, silver, and a car—her in-laws allegedly continued to pressure her for more dowry. Her father further alleged that she suffered both physical and emotional abuse whenever she resisted their demands.
The situation reportedly escalated on March 16, when she was subjected to severe harassment, ultimately leading to her tragic decision. Before taking the extreme step, she pleaded with her parents to ensure her son “does not grow up like his father.”
Arrests and Legal Action:
Following a complaint from Anvita’s family, police arrested her husband, Gaurav Kaushik, and his father, Surendra Sharma, while her mother-in-law, Manju Sharma, remains absconding. They have been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, including:
● Section 85 – Cruelty by husband or relatives
● Section 80(2) – Punishment for dowry death
● Section 115(2) – Voluntarily causing hurt
● Section 352 – Intentional insult to provoke breach of peace
Anvita’s final plea to her parents was to ensure her son “does not grow up like his father.”
Renewed Calls for Action:
Anvita’s death has reignited debates on domestic abuse, financial exploitation, and dowry harassment, with activists calling for stricter enforcement of laws protecting women. As legal proceedings unfold, her family and supporters demand justice, hoping her case will lead to meaningful reforms in safeguarding women from such injustices.
Anvita’s last texts to her parents and brother accused her husband, Dr. Gaurav Kaushik, of constant criticism, while his family, she claimed, “only knew how to take.” In a chilling note directed at her husband, she wrote: “I have prepared food, Gaurav Kaushik, please eat it.”
A Postgraduate Teacher (PGT) in Fine Arts, Anvita had been serving at Kendriya Vidyalaya since October 2019. Colleagues remember her as a dedicated educator and a loving mother to her four-year-old son, who struggled to balance her professional and personal life amid alleged abuse.
Allegations of Harassment and Financial Exploitation:
Married on December 12, 2019, Anvita initially hoped for a happy life but was reportedly reduced to a financial provider for her husband’s family. According to her messages and a complaint filed by her father, Anil Sharma, she faced continuous financial control, with her husband managing her salary, chequebook, and bank accounts.
Despite her family already providing ₹26 lakh worth of gifts—including gold, silver, and a car—her in-laws allegedly continued to pressure her for more dowry. Her father further alleged that she suffered both physical and emotional abuse whenever she resisted their demands.
The situation reportedly escalated on March 16, when she was subjected to severe harassment, ultimately leading to her tragic decision. Before taking the extreme step, she pleaded with her parents to ensure her son “does not grow up like his father.”
Arrests and Legal Action:
Following a complaint from Anvita’s family, police arrested her husband, Gaurav Kaushik, and his father, Surendra Sharma, while her mother-in-law, Manju Sharma, remains absconding. They have been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, including:
● Section 85 – Cruelty by husband or relatives
● Section 80(2) – Punishment for dowry death
● Section 115(2) – Voluntarily causing hurt
● Section 352 – Intentional insult to provoke breach of peace
Anvita’s final plea to her parents was to ensure her son “does not grow up like his father.”
Renewed Calls for Action:
Anvita’s death has reignited debates on domestic abuse, financial exploitation, and dowry harassment, with activists calling for stricter enforcement of laws protecting women. As legal proceedings unfold, her family and supporters demand justice, hoping her case will lead to meaningful reforms in safeguarding women from such injustices.
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