The untimely death of Dr Meenakshi Sood, a government doctor in Punjab, has ignited serious allegations against her husband, Dr Piyush Sood. The family is alleging that he subjected her to years of mental and physical abuse, coupled with financial exploitation, which they claim ultimately led to her demise.

Dr Meenakshi was discovered dead at her residence in Jalandhar on the morning of June 11, 2026. Her family has accused her husband of secretly acquiring loans exceeding several crores in her name without her consent. According to her father, Pramod Kumar, the couple wed in October 2018, and concerns escalated when Dr Meenakshi learned about a loan amounting to nearly Rs 2.5 crore that had been taken without her knowledge.

The family asserts that Dr Piyush had previously taken loans totaling approximately Rs 45 lakh for both a personal vehicle and hospital-related expenses, which Dr Meenakshi had been paying from her salary. These alarming revelations reportedly caused her great mental distress, leading to a separation from her husband that began in July 2025.

Claims of Abuse and Extramarital Relationship

In addition to financial allegations, Dr Meenakshi’s family has accused Dr Piyush of physical abuse throughout their marriage. Her mother stated that Dr Piyush would often admit to physically assaulting her daughter during arguments. Pramod Kumar also disclosed that there had been a prior incident where Dr Piyush allegedly attempted to strangle Dr Meenakshi.

The family has voiced suspicions of an extramarital affair involving Dr Piyush, claiming that Meenakshi grew concerned after spotting him with a colleague at his hospital. Reports indicate that Meenakshi reviewed CCTV footage, which reportedly showed the two together. This evidence has been submitted to the police as part of their ongoing investigation.

Meanwhile, a video purportedly depicting Dr Piyush with another woman has surfaced on social media; however, authorities have not yet verified its authenticity. The police are currently assessing how this may relate to their investigation.

Police Investigation Underway

The Jalandhar Police were alerted about Dr Meenakshi’s death through the control room and promptly arrived at her residence in Kewal Vihar. After discovering that the doors were locked from the inside, officers gained access by breaking a glass panel, ultimately locating her body within the house.

As per Station House Officer Sushil Kumar, a case has been officially registered, and legal proceedings are in progress. He indicated that the accused husband’s phone was turned off at the time, and he has not yet been interrogated. Assistant Sub-Inspector Satpal, who was present for the post-mortem, noted that the investigation commenced based on statements from the victim’s father.

The family is currently awaiting the post-mortem results to further discern the circumstances of Dr Meenakshi’s death. Her mother expressed uncertainty regarding whether it was suicide or foul play, emphasising that the post-mortem report would clarify the situation. They are demanding a thorough investigation and strict legal action against anyone found culpable.

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