UP dowry case: Woman forced to drink acid, dies after 17 days; in-laws booked | Meerut News
BIJNOR: A 23-year-old woman in Amroha, who was allegedly forced by her in-laws to drink acid over demands for a dowry of Rs 10 lakh and a car, died on Thursday after battling for her life for 17 days.Gulfiza had been married to Parvez Ahmad, a small-time farmer, for around a year. On Aug 11, her in-laws allegedly made her consume acid at their home in Kalakhera village in Didauli area. Neighbours immediately informed her family, who took her to hospital in critical condition.
Following a complaint by her father, Mohd Furkan, police booked 25-year-old Parvez and six others, including her father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and brothers-in-law, for their involvement.City circle officer (CO) Shakti Singh said an FIR was lodged on Aug 12 under BNS sections 85 (cruelty by in-laws) and 109 (attempt to murder), along with sections of the Dowry Prohibition Act. “As the woman has now died, murder charges will be added. All the accused are on the run, but they will be arrested soon,” the CO added.
