Husband, in-laws booked for dowry demand, assault

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, December 29

A woman was allegedly thrashed by her husband and her in-laws for dowry leaving her injured.

The police have registered a case in this connection while further investigations are on. Those booked were identified as Ramandeep Singh, his father Dalbir Singh, mother Surjit Kaur and brother-in-law Jarnail Singh. No arrest has been made till now, said the police authorities.

The victim identified as Staffy Singh stated to the police that she was married to the accused around a year ago. After the marriage the accused allegedly started harassing her for dowry. She said in August, she gave birth to a baby girl. She alleged her husband under the influence of liquor beat her mercilessly.

She said again on December 24 evening, he beat and left her seriously injured. She was admitted to the Civil Hospital for treatment. Following this, a complaint was lodged with the Maqboolpura police for registration of case.

The police authorities said a case under Sections 498-A, 323, and 34 of the IPC had been registered and further investigations were under progress. The accused would be arrested soon, they said.

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