My husband is ‘mad’…told everything to his sister before death! Madhu Singh’s last call will make you cry | Lucknow | UP

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In a harrowing case that has captured the attention of millions across India, the tragic death of 26-year-old Madhu Singh has sparked national outrage, exposing the deadly consequences of domestic abuse and dowry-related violence that still persist in parts of Indian society.

Just six months after her wedding, Madhu’s body was discovered hanging in her apartment in a Lucknow housing complex. While the police initially registered the case as a suicide, chilling details from a final phone call Madhu made to her sister suggest a far darker reality.

In the audio recording, which has since gone viral on social media, Madhu can be heard sobbing and pleading for help. She described being brutally beaten by her husband, Anurag Singh, a merchant navy officer. “He stripped me, beat me up so badly… come get me out of here,” she cries. Her voice trembles with fear and exhaustion, painting a haunting picture of a woman pushed to her limits.

According to Madhu’s family, the marriage was arranged via a matrimonial site. Despite giving dowry worth over 1.5 million rupees ($18,000) in cash and gifts, the groom’s demands continued. The abuse reportedly began within days of the wedding. Her sister recalls how Madhu confided that Anurag controlled every aspect of her life — from her meals to her conversations with friends and family.

He allegedly forced her to drink alcohol, physically assaulted her over minor issues, and kept her isolated. “Even a misplaced plate would result in a beating,” her sister stated. Over time, Madhu’s world shrank to the confines of a single room, her voice silenced behind locked doors.

The night before her death, witnesses saw the couple arguing violently. Oddly, Anurag had texted the housemaid not to come the next morning. He informed the police about Madhu’s death around noon but waited five more hours before informing her family — a delay that has raised further suspicions.

Adding to the complexity, Madhu had reportedly discovered that Anurag was still in contact with an ex-girlfriend. After confronting him, she was accused of jealousy and subjected to further abuse. It was a betrayal that might have been the final straw.

“She read the chats,” her sister said, “She knew everything. That night, she told me everything.”

The details revealed in the aftermath of Madhu’s death have sparked a fierce public debate on India’s failure to protect women from domestic violence, despite stringent laws on dowry and abuse. Social media platforms have exploded with calls for justice, using hashtags like #JusticeForMadhu and #StopDomesticViolence.

Anurag, currently under investigation, maintains his innocence. But footage of him sitting casually at the police station, smoking a cigarette with no sign of remorse, has only fueled public anger. “Why did she kill herself?” he reportedly told police. “I did nothing wrong.”

But Madhu’s friends and family paint a different picture — of a vibrant, ambitious young woman whose life was slowly extinguished behind closed doors. She was described as the life of every party, someone who dreamed of a happy family life.

Now, she has become the face of a larger fight — one against deep-rooted patriarchy, dowry practices, and the systemic failure to protect women from domestic harm.

Women’s rights activists are calling for stricter enforcement of existing laws and better support systems for abuse victims. “This isn’t just about Madhu,” said activist Meera Kaul. “This is about the countless women who suffer in silence, who never make that last phone call.”

A petition demanding a full investigation and fast-track court proceedings has gathered over 300,000 signatures. Prominent voices, including Bollywood celebrities and political figures, have also joined the chorus for accountability.

As the investigation continues, Madhu’s family waits for justice. Her story, captured in that final, heart-wrenching phone call, has struck a national nerve. The question remains: how many more Madhu Singhs must suffer before India says “enough”?