Awaam ki Awaaz
Anantnag family alleges murder of their daughter over dowry
Posted on Jan 20, 2022 | Author Aatif Qayoom
Srinagar, Jan 19: A family from Shelipora village of Achabal in south Kashmir’s Anantnag on Wednesday alleged their daughter was killed by her in-laws over demand of dowry.
The family alleged their daughter was being regularly tortured by her in-laws for the last couple of months because she didn't bring dowry to them.
They said her in-laws at the time of marriage denied any kind of dowry. However, after some time, her husband started torturing and taunting her for not bringing dowry with her.
The family members of the deceased have demanded strict action against the involved people and their immediate arrest.
Meanwhile, the accused family has been denied allegations made by the victim family.
Meanwhile, police in this regard have started an investigation and said an autopsy report will clear the air.