Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Woman Murdered by Husband in Uttar Pradesh Over Dowry Dispute
In Modinagar, a young woman named Swati was killed, with her throat cut.
The police think her husband did it.
Swati's dad said her husband and his family kept bothering her because they didn't think she brought enough money and gifts when they got married.
The police are looking for the husband, but they've caught his parents and brother-in-law.
The police are investigating the case.
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh.
The victim, Swati, was found dead with her throat slit inside their home.
Swati's father reported that she was frequently harassed by her husband and in-laws for dowry.
Police have registered an FIR against six family members, including the husband.
The husband is absconding, while his mother, father, and brother-in-law have been arrested.
- Who
- Swati, the victim; Jitendra, her husband (suspect); and other family members.
- What
- A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband over a dowry dispute.
- When
- Tuesday (as per the provided article).
- Where
- Gadana village under the Modinagar police station area, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Allegedly due to a dowry dispute, with the victim being harassed for not bringing enough dowry.
Dowry Dispute
Unknown
Dowry Harassment
Dowry Dispute
Victim's family claims she was constantly harassed for dowry.
Unknown
Husband and in-laws' viewpoint is not stated in the provided articles.
- Victim
- Swati
- Victim's Age
- 26 years old
- Suspect
- Jitendra (Husband)
- Location
- Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh
- Marriage Date
- December 2022
- Cause of Death
- Throat slit