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First publised on 2025-08-29 04:51:27
People say the shocking death of Nikki Bhati in Greater Noida has taken several twists, each adding to the horror and confusion. What seemed like a clear case of dowry harassment has now become a tangle of shifting claims, videos, and family rivalries.
Initially, people say Nikki's husband Vipin and his family were accused of setting her on fire after fresh dowry demands of money and luxury items. Disturbing videos and her son's testimony suggested she was doused with a flammable liquid and burnt alive. People say that outrage grew when it emerged that Nikki's own statement to doctors blamed a gas cylinder blast, though police later found no such evidence and instead recovered inflammable materials.
People say matters turned murkier when Nikki's sister-in-law accused her maternal family of dowry harassment, even alleging forced abortions. Investigators also found CCTV cameras in the house switched off at the time, raising suspicions of deliberate cover-up.
People say all prime accused, including Vipin and his parents, have now been arrested, with Vipin even shot in the leg while trying to flee. The National Commission for Women has taken cognizance, demanding swift action and witness protection. Yet, people say that the case continues to throw up conflicting narratives, with police chasing leads ranging from new video evidence to the LPG-blast angle.
Now, people say Nikki's case is not just about one family's tragedy but a reminder of the wider menace of dowry deaths in India. NCRB data shows nearly 20 women die every day due to dowry-related issues, proving that stricter laws alone are not enough.
People say Nikki's story underlines the urgent need for stronger enforcement and genuine social change to protect women from such cruel practices.









