Noida woman dies in fire; husband, in-laws booked for murder
Nikki Bhati, 26, was found badly burnt at her Sirsa village (Greater Noida/Noida area) home on August 21 and died on the way to a Delhi hospital.
While her dying declaration and hospital records said she was hurt in a gas cylinder explosion while cooking, police found a thinner bottle and lighter in her room—hinting at possible foul play instead of an accident.
Sister-in-law has accused husband, in-laws of demanding dowry
Bhati's sister-in-law has accused Nikki's husband Vipin and his family of demanding ₹36 lakh and a luxury car, claiming they assaulted Nikki and set her on fire over dowry.
CCTV footage shows Vipin standing at a shop outside the house around the time of the incident.
Police have arrested Vipin, his parents, and brother for dowry death; Vipin was shot in the leg while allegedly trying to escape custody.
The investigation is still underway as police review evidence and statements.