US EditionWhy did Vipin Bhati kill Nikki, burn her alive? Here's what probe revealed in Greater Noida dowry murder case
Nikki Bhati faced years of dowry harassment despite fulfilling demands of luxury gifts; husband and in-laws arrested after she was set ablaze following dispute over social media and business.
- On Thursday, Nikki Bhati was allegedly beaten and set on fire at her Greater Noida home and died of severe burns en route to Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi.
- Police say the fight began over Nikki Bhati's plan to post Instagram reels and reopen the beauty parlour amidst family claims of ₹36 lakh dowry demands despite prior gifts.
- Video clips and Nikki's minor son describe attackers pouring a substance and using a lighter; Kanchan reported her mother-in-law handed inflammable liquid to Vipin around 5.30 pm Thursday, and Kasna Police Station filed an FIR under Sections 103, 115, and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- On Monday, police arrested Rohit Bhati near Sirsa Toll Chauraha following a tip-off; Vipin Bhati was earlier detained, shot in the leg during an alleged escape, and remanded for 14 days.
- The killing has provoked national outrage and the National Women Commission has sought a report, asking Uttar Pradesh police for detailed action within three days.
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Vipin Bhati has been arrested in Greater Noida on charges of dowry murder. He is accused of killing his wife Nikki by setting her on fire. Vipin, who was fond of luxury life, used to show off his power on social media. Nikki's family has accused him of dowry harassment, while #JusticeForNikki is trending on social media.
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