The Hindu : HIV-hit woman ends life

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Monday, Mar 01, 2004

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad

HIV-hit woman ends life

By Our Staff Reporter

HYDERABAD, FEB. 29. An AIDS-infected woman, Maheswari, committed suicide dejected over disputes with her husband over adoption of children.

A resident of Narkatpally in Nalgonda district, Maheswari consumed poison on February 25, reportedly after developing differences with her husband, Srinu, over adoption of children and died at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences on Saturday while undergoing treatment.

Maheswari was married to Srinu two years ago. She got her pregnancy aborted a year ago after she was tested HIV-positive.

Apparently worried of their offspring contracting AIDS, the couple decided to adopt children. However, disputes arose between them as Maheswari wished to adopt an orphan child while Srinu wanted to adopt a child from his relative's family.

On February 25, the couple entered into an argument. Maheswari consumed poison and was shifted to the NIMS. Meanwhile, Maheswari's parents -- Sailoo and Yadamma - have raised suspicion over the death of their daughter and demanded an impartial probe.

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