Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Newly-Wed Woman in India Assaulted Over Dowry, Police Investigate
A woman in India was hurt by her husband with cigarette burns.
This happened soon after they got married, and he wanted things like money, a TV, and a fridge from her family.
The husband's father and sister also allegedly hurt her.
Now, the police are looking into this as a crime and have filed a case.
A newly married woman in Bhadohi, India, was allegedly assaulted with cigarette burns by her husband.
The victim, Pinky Saroj, reported the abuse, which began two days after her wedding.
The husband, Sawan Chaudhary, demanded money, a TV, a fridge, and a washing machine as dowry.
The husband's father and sister are also accused of assaulting Pinky.
A case has been filed against the husband, father, and sister under multiple sections of the BNS and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
- Who
- Pinky Saroj (victim), Sawan Chaudhary (husband), Lalit Narayan Chaudhary (father-in-law), and Aarti (sister-in-law).
- What
- A woman was assaulted with cigarette burns allegedly by her husband and in-laws due to unmet dowry demands.
- When
- The assault began within two days of the marriage, which took place on May 5, 2024.
- Where
- Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The alleged abuse was due to demands for dowry, including money, a television, a fridge, and a washing machine.
Victim's Perspective
Suspects
Accusations
Victim's Perspective
Allegations of assault and dowry demands.
Suspects
N/A
- Victim's Name
- Pinky Saroj
- Husband's Name
- Sawan Chaudhary
- Location
- Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Marriage Date
- May 5, 2024
- Alleged Abuse
- Cigarette burns, physical assault
- Dowry Demands
- Rs 50,000, TV, fridge, washing machine
- Legal Action
- Case filed, arrest orders issued
