Thane, Oct 24 (PTI) A case has been registered against six persons including the husband and in-laws of a woman, who accused them of harassing her for Rs 2 crore dowry, Thane Police said on Tuesday.

The victim, a homemaker, claimed that she had been harassed and tortured by her in-laws who demanded money from her after her marriage in January 2019. She alleged her husband used to beat her, as per the FIR.

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The official said the accused, who also included her sister-in-law and her husband, allegedly demanded money from the complainant for buying a house and for investing in shares.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code including 498-A (Cruelty by husband or relatives of husband" towards a married woman). No arrest has been made so far.

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