Woman allegedly burnt to death by husband\, in-laws over dowry demand in UP

Woman allegedly burnt to death by husband, in-laws over dowry demand in UP

Press Trust of India  |  Maharajganj (UP) 

A woman was allegedly burnt to death by her husband and in-laws over demand here, police said Friday.

Aradhna, 25, was allegedly set afire by her husband to whom she was married five years ago in Kaima village in Khothibhar area here.

Upadhyay apparently committed the crime as his demands were not met by his father-in-law, the victim's members have complained.

An FIR has been registered against Upadhyay and three others on the complaint of the father of the deceased, a said, adding investigation into the matter is underway.

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First Published: Fri, November 02 2018. 19:10 IST