21-year-old woman strangled to death over dowry in UP

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jan 10, 2025, 10:53 IST

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A 21-year-old woman named Muskan was allegedly strangled to death by her in-laws over a dowry demand in Shamli district's Kandhla town. Her husband Shahrukh, along with his brothers and parents, are accused and currently absconding. The case was registered after a complaint by the victim's brother. An investigation is underway.

21-year-old woman strangled to death over dowry in UP

NEW DELH: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her in-laws over dowry demand in Shamli district, police said on Friday. The incident took place in the Kandhla town of the district on Thursday evening, they said.
Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Kumar Singh said the police have registered a case against Muskan's husband Shahrukh, his brothers Javed and Farukh, and their parents Majeed and Shakila.
"All the accused are absconding, and efforts are underway to locate and apprehend them," Singh said.
The complaint, lodged by the victim's brother, alleges that Muskan was married to Shahrukh three months ago.

"Since the marriage, the in-laws had been demanding additional dowry, and when the demands were not met, Muskan was strangled to death," the police officer said.
The police have launched an investigation and are searching for the accused.

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