A 26-year-old newlywed, Muskan, died at a hotel in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on 25 October. A preliminary post-mortem report cited cardiac arrest as the cause of death. However, her family has alleged foul play and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding her death. CCTV footage showed Muskan collapsing in a hotel corridor. She was staying at the hotel with her husband, Nilesh Simolia. Muskan’s father, Ramji Lal, alleged that Nilesh pushed his daughter. He questioned how she fell and said he suspected foul play because of Nilesh’s first marriage. Ramji Lal also alleged that Nilesh had harassed Muskan by comparing her with his first wife and making remarks about her and her father. Muskan’s mother, Sharda Devi, also alleged that Nilesh had subjected her daughter to harassment. She said he told Muskan that his first wife was more beautiful and that he had kept her in Indore. Sharda Devi further alleged that Nilesh had asked Muskan for money. Jhansi Senior Superintendent of Police Vikas Kumar said a post-mortem examination had been conducted and the report indicated cardiac arrest as the cause of death. He said the police are investigating the incident, gathering available evidence and would take further action accordingly.