Nashik: Woman Alleges In-Laws Forced Her To Undergo Eight Abortions Over Inter-Caste Marriage

Nashik: A shocking case of physical and mental harassment of a married woman by her in-laws for belonging to a different caste has come to light in the city. In a disturbing revelation, the woman has alleged that she was forced to undergo an abortion eight times by her husband and in-laws. Following prolonged harassment, she finally approached the police seeking justice. A case has now been registered against her husband, mother-in-law and father-in-law.

According to information received, the victim had entered into a love marriage. However, within a few days of the marriage, her in-laws allegedly began harassing her over her caste. The family reportedly stated that they would not accept any child born to a woman from a different caste. Due to this mindset, the victim alleged that she was forced to undergo an abortion eight times.

The woman was employed in Pune earlier. After resigning from her job, she returned to Nashik in July 2025, following which the harassment from her in-laws allegedly intensified further.

Unable to tolerate the abuse any longer, she approached the Mhasrul Police Station and narrated her ordeal. Taking serious note of the complaint, police registered a case against her husband Vijay Mahajan, mother-in-law Nirmala Mahajan, and father-in-law Dashrath Mahajan.