UP policewoman alleges dowry abuse by in-laws

India Dec 11, 2025

A police constable from Pilibhit, UP, has accused her husband and in-laws of serious dowry-related abuse.
She says things escalated when she caught her husband with her sister-in-law, after which she was allegedly forced to drink sanitizer and ended up hospitalized.

More disturbing claims and police action

The constable's complaint details ongoing demands for dowry, physical violence, and attempts to force her to have a male child through medication.
She also accuses her brother-in-law of rape.
Police have registered cases under relevant sections of the law.