Ayesha Suicide case: Husband Arif arrested from Rajasthan's Pali

Husband of Ayesha Khan, who had allegedly committed suicide, by jumping into the Sabarmati river, was arrested by Ahmedabad Police on Monday night. 

Reports say Arif Babukhan was held from Rajasthan's Pali district. 

Khan will be brought to Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

He has been booked for abetment to suicide, police said on Monday.

The shocking incident of 23-year-old committing suicide took place on February 25 and police identified the victim as Ayesha Khan (23) who also spoke to her husband and parents before taking the extreme step.

According to the FIR lodged by her father Liyakatali Makrani at Sabarmati Riverfront (West) police station a day later, Ayesha's husband Arif Babukhan inflicted mental torture on her and told her "die if you want to, and send me a



video".

Ayesha's video had sparked outrage among netizens who demanded immediate arrest of Arif Babukhan.

In the video, she was heard saying she is not taking the step under any pressure.

She reportedly told her parents she did not want her husband in her life anymore and was fed up of her life. 

Ayesha had shot the video on her mobile before committing suicide. In the visuals, Ayesha who tried to appear cheerful said that she takes this step of her own free will. In the video, Ayesha conveyed the message to her father, "I am happy and I want to die in peace, I don't want to fight, I love Arif."

Ayesha also had a telephonic conversation with her husband Arif before committing suicide. 

The fire brigade's rescue team recovered the wife's body and informed the police.