Dowry Horror: Pregnant Woman Burnt Alive by In-laws

In Dholpur, Rajasthan, a horrific incident has emerged where a four-month pregnant woman, Gudiya, was allegedly murdered by her in-laws. The motive is suspected to be escalating dowry demands. Following the alleged murder, the in-laws are accused of hastily cremating the 24-year-old's body without notifying her parental family, subsequently fleeing the village.

The grim discovery was made after Gudiya's elder sister alerted their parents, who rushed to Inchhapura village. They found the funeral pyre still smoldering, prompting them to douse it and report the incident to the authorities. Police and forensic teams immediately secured the scene, collecting evidence from the pyre and the house, where bloodstains and various weapons were found.

Authorities have arrested Gudiya's husband, Pankaj Thakur, while other family members remain at large, with search operations ongoing. Gudiya's father reported that despite a substantial dowry given at her marriage on May 28, 2025, the in-laws continued to demand more, leading to harassment and abuse. The investigation is also examining allegations of assault and suspicion of infidelity by the husband.