US EditionTwist in Noida Dowry Death Case: Hospital Memo Reveals Nikki Bhati 'Suffered Burn Injuries Due to Cylinder Explosion'
Vipin Bhati and three family members were arrested after Nikki Bhati was allegedly set on fire over Rs 36 lakh dowry demands, amid ongoing investigations and conflicting family statements.
- On August 21, 26-year-old Nikki Bhati was doused with a flammable liquid and set ablaze in her Sirsa village home; she suffered 70% burns and died en route to Safdarjung Hospital, while authorities arrested Vipin Bhati and his family.
- Relatives and police say Nikki uncovered Vipin's alleged affair, while her family says Rs 36 lakh dowry demands, objections to the sisters' beauty parlour and Instagram reels fueled tensions.
- In October 2024, Preeti filed an FIR at Jarcha police station accusing Vipin of assault, and authorities say viral videos timestamped at 5:45 pm are under review alongside CCTV and call records.
- Officials say Vipin has been remanded for 14 days while his mother remains in custody, following a Kasna FIR registered on August 22 under sections 103, 115 and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Advocates say the case highlights persistent dowry violence, with Bhikari Singh Payla urging Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for bulldozer action and a Women's Commission visit amid viral video scrutiny.
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Dowry death: The shocking story of Nikki Bhati explained
The brutal killing of 28-year-old Nikki Bhati in Greater Noida has shaken the nation. Married in 2016, she faced years of dowry harassment before being set ablaze, allegedly by her husband and in-laws. Disturbing videos, conflicting evidence, and fresh revelations have made this case one of the most chilling examples of dowry violence in recent times.
Twist in Noida dowry death case: Hospital memo reveals Nikki Bhati 'suffered burn injuries due to cylinder explosion'
Greater Noida Dowry Death Case: A hospital memo reveals that the victim, Nikki Bhati, suffered severe burn injuries due to a gas cylinder blast at home. Other fresh evidence includes CCTV footage of the accused and statements from the family.
Parents raise their daughters with great care, educate them and make them capable. Then one day that daughter flies away like a bird to another house. Just like Nikki Bhati came to her in-laws' house 9 years ago. But who knew that death was waiting for her in that house. To know the full story of the greedy in-laws, watch 'Crime Katha' with Parvez Sagar.
Nikki murder case: Brother's wife alleges dowry harassment on deceased's family, levels shocking allegations
The Nikki Bhati murder case in Greater Noida continues to see new developments every day. In a fresh twist, Nikki's brother Rohit has been accused of abandoning his wife Meenakshi over dowry demands. Speaking to the media, Meenakshi revealed painful details about her troubled marriage and the harassment she allegedly faced from her husband and in-laws. Allegations of dowry and violence Meenakshi said that when she married Rohit in 2016, her fami…
Noida dowry murder: Did Nikki Bhati’s husband have an affair and hit ‘lover’ after being caught?
Nikki Bhati, who was allegedly set on fire by her in-laws over dowry demands in Greater Noida, had reportedly found out about her husband’s affair in 2024. The woman Vipin was allegedly involved with filed an FIR at Jarcha Police Station in Greater Noida, accusing him of assault and exploitation
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