Amid concerns across the state over frequent incidents of alleged dowry harassment, the Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan on Friday launched an 'anti-dowry help desk' at his office here to help affected women. Women who suffer mental and physical abuse in connection with dowry can avail free legal aid at the help desk after calling on the designated toll-free number. A network of 87 lawyers, attached to various courts in Kerala, would provide necessary legal support at the desk for the needy, Satheesan said after inaugurating the initiative jointly with state Congress veteran and former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and playback singer Aparna Rajeev here.

Recently, the death of Vismaya, an Ayurveda medical student who was found dead in her husband's house under mysterious circumstances after she had complained of dowry harassment, had triggered a widespread outrage against the menace in the state.

The help desk was jointly inaugurated by VD Satheesan, former chief minister Oommen Chandy and playback singer Aparna Rajeev. The toll free number to call to the help desk is 1800 425 1801.

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