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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday suspended Dr Ruwise EA, who is accused of abetment of suicide of a 26-year-old doctor in Thiruvananthapuram...
The victim, Shahana, died by suicide after her boyfriend, Ruwise, called off their wedding because her family did not meet their dowry demands..
In a statement, the IMA said, "Dr Ruwise EA, a member of the Indian Medical Association, alleged to be involved in the abetment of suicide of a lady doctor pursuing her 2nd year post-graduate training in surgery, has been arrested by the police under the dowry prohibition act and remanded to Judicial Custody."..
"Considering the very grievous nature of the allegations and arrest, Dr Joseph Benaven, President, Indian Medical Association Kerala State Branch hereby suspend Dr Ruwise EA, from the membership of IMA pending final decision," the statement reads...
Following her death, Shahana's relatives alleged that she died by suicide after her boyfriend refused to marry her as her family could not fulfil dowry demands...
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