UP: Husband, in-laws poison woman to death over dowry demands
A woman was allegedly poisoned to death by her husband and in-laws over demands for dowry in UP's Shamli district. Rashim was found dead at her residence in Khedki village under Garhi Pukhta police station yesterday evening. Rashim's in-laws had called her father, Rajender, to visit her as she was unwell. When her parents arrived, they found her dead and her in-laws had fled.
Police says manhunt has been launched to nab accused
According to a complaint lodged by Rajender, Rashim's father, the woman was being harassed for dowry by her husband, Tinku, and his family. Tinku and Rashim were married for three years. The woman's family held a protest and demanded immediate arrest of the accused. Police said five persons including Tinku have been booked. A manhunt has been launched to nab the accused, they said.
