India News | Woman Beaten to Death over Dowry in UP; FIR Against Six
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A woman was reportedly beaten to death on Wednesday by her husband and in-laws over dowry demands in Tauli village here, police said.
Bulandshahr (UP), Aug 5 (PTI) A woman was reportedly beaten to death on Wednesday by her husband and in-laws over dowry demands in Tauli village here, police said.
An FIR has been registered against the victim's husband and five others in this connection, Circle Officer Manish Kumar said.
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According to the police, the victim, Poonam, married Monu two years ago. She was often harassed by her husband's family over dowry.
The victim's father alleged that his son-in-law and family demanded Rs 50,000 from Poonam, and they killed her when she failed to give them the money.
The matter is being investigated, police added.
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