UP: Newlywed found dead in river 16 days after wedding; dowry charge
A 21-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh was found dead in a river just 16 days after her wedding. Her family has accused her in-laws of harassment and murder related to dowry demands, and police have launched an investigation.
Why it matters
The case highlights the persistent and tragic issue of dowry-related violence in India, despite legal prohibitions.
BAREILLY: A 21-year-old woman, who had been married for just 16 days, was found dead in a river on Sunday, with her family alleging that she was killed by her in-laws over dowry demands, police said.The body of Sridevi, a resident of Raghuvipura village under the Bisharatganj police station limits, was recovered from the river, police added.SHO Pradeep Kumar Chaturvedi said police have registered a case based on a complaint lodged by the woman's family and are investigating the matter from all angles.According to her family, Sridevi married a man from neighbouring Budaun district on June 26.
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