Newlywed Burned Alive by In-Laws Over Dowry Demands

On August 23, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Greater Noida, where a young woman was brutally attacked by her in-laws over dowry demands. The victim, identified as Nikki, was married into a family in Sirsa, Greater Noida in 2016.

According to Nikki's sister, who is also married into the same family, the in-laws had been torturing the two sisters for a dowry of ₹36 lakh. The abuse allegedly began just six months after Nikki's marriage. On the night of the incident, Nikki was beaten by her in-laws and then set on fire in front of her young son.

Nikki was rushed to the hospital with severe burn injuries, but tragically, she succumbed to her wounds on the way. The police immediately took action, arresting Nikki's husband Vipin. Authorities are also searching for other family members involved in the horrific attack.

Nikki's mother revealed that the in-laws had been demanding vehicles and cash as part of the dowry. She also stated that Nikki's husband used to abuse both her and her daughter. This tragic case highlights the ongoing issue of dowry-related violence against women in parts of India, and the urgent need for stronger measures to protect vulnerable newlyweds.