Delhi Woman Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances Months After Marriage; Family Alleges Dowry Harassment, Murder
A 28-year-old newlywed woman died under suspicious circumstances in Delhi's Lodhi Colony, with her family alleging that she was murdered by her husband and in-laws over dowry demands. Police have launched an investigation and said all possible angles are being examined.
New Delhi, July 5: A 28-year-old newlywed woman died under suspicious circumstances in Delhi's Lodhi Colony, with her family alleging that she was murdered by her husband and in-laws over dowry demands. Police have launched an investigation and said all possible angles are being examined.
The deceased, identified as Aakriti, was found lying on the ground outside a building at NDMC Flats, Palika Kunj. It is not yet clear from where she fell. She was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.
A resident of Pushp Vihar, Aakriti had married on April 24 and was working as a Sales Executive at a private company in Chhatarpur. Delhi Dowry Harassment Case: 23-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Jaitpur, Family Alleges Persistent Abuse by In-Laws.
Her family has alleged that she was subjected to dowry harassment and physical abuse after her marriage. They claimed the incident was not a suicide but a murder.
Aakriti's brother alleged that her husband and in-laws were trying to portray a murder as a suicide. Family members described her as mentally strong and said they did not believe she would have taken her own life. Greater Noida ‘Dowry’ Death Case: Post-Mortem Reveals Deep Trauma, Bone-Deep Injuries and Spleen Rupture on Deepika Nagar’s Body.
Delhi Police said proceedings have been initiated under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and a magisterial inquiry has been sought.
Officials added that all aspects of the case, including the circumstances leading to Aakriti's death, are being investigated. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the probe.
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