Archive · 3 Nov 2025
Ghaziabad Woman Dies After Alleged Acid Attack Over Dowry
A young woman in Ghaziabad sadly passed away after she allegedly drank acid.
Her family says her husband's family made her do it because they wanted more money and a car as a dowry, which is like a wedding gift.
They say she was hurt because her family couldn't give them what they wanted.
The police are now investigating this more seriously.
At first, the woman had told a judge that no one forced her, but after she passed away, her family spoke up again.
Now, the police will look into the dowry claims more closely and see if anyone should be charged with making her drink the acid or helping to make her do it.
Her family protested to make sure the police would investigate.
A 25-year-old woman from Ghaziabad died after allegedly consuming acid.
Her family claims she was forced by her in-laws due to dowry demands, which included cash and an SUV.
The alleged incident occurred on September 14, with her death confirmed on Saturday.
The victim's family protested, accusing police negligence and demanding arrests.
Police will modify the FIR to include dowry and abetment charges following the family's allegations.
- Who
- A 25-year-old woman from Ghaziabad and her in-laws
- What
- The woman died after allegedly being forced to consume acid, leading to protests by her family who allege dowry harassment.
- When
- The woman died on Saturday, weeks after allegedly consuming acid on September 14. She was married on February 8.
- Where
- Ghaziabad, India
- Why
- The victim's family alleges dowry harassment, while police initially noted the victim denied this in magisterial statements, though the FIR will be modified to include dowry charges.
Victim's Family Allegations
Victim's Magisterial Statements
Cause of Acid Consumption
Victim's Family Allegations
The victim was allegedly forced to consume acid by her in-laws due to unmet dowry demands (cash and an SUV) after their marriage.
Victim's Magisterial Statements
The victim provided magisterial statements denying any dowry harassment after consuming acid and being hospitalized.
Police Action
Victim's Family Allegations
The victim's family protests police negligence and demands immediate arrests, asserting dowry was involved.
Victim's Magisterial Statements
Police initially filed an FIR based on allegations but are now modifying it to include dowry and abetment charges after her death and renewed family claims.
- Victim's Age
- Around 25
- Date of Marriage
- February 8
- Date of Alleged Acid Consumption
- September 14
- Victim's Residence
- Ghaziabad
- Husband's Occupation
- Mobile phone business