Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Woman alleges dowry harassment caused stillborn twin
A young woman named Rubina Bano got married in May 2024.
Soon after, her husband and his family started asking for more dowry money and a motorcycle.
They allegedly beat her and locked her in a room when she was pregnant.
On May 21, 2025, they kicked her in the stomach, which made her very sick.
She had to go back to her parents' home.
Later, she gave birth to twins, but one baby didn't survive.
The police have now taken action against her husband and his family for this.
Rubina Bano, 19, alleged dowry harassment and physical abuse by her husband and in-laws during her pregnancy.
The accused demanded Rs 1 lakh and a 'Bullet' motorcycle, and allegedly confined and assaulted her.
On May 21, 2025, she was allegedly beaten and kicked in the abdomen, leading to her hospitalization.
She delivered twins on May 29, 2025, but one of the babies was stillborn.
An FIR was registered against her husband and five family members under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
- Who
- Rubina Bano, a 19-year-old woman from Bhadohi, UP, and her husband Salman Shah, 24, along with five members of his family.
- What
- Rubina Bano alleged dowry harassment and physical abuse during her pregnancy, leading to the stillbirth of one of her twins.
- When
- The incident occurred on May 21, 2025, and the delivery was on May 29, 2025.
- Where
- The incident took place in the Civil Lines area of Bhadohi, UP, and the husband is a resident of Chilh area in Mirzapur district.
- Why
- The harassment and abuse were allegedly due to insufficient dowry, with demands for Rs 1 lakh and a 'Bullet' motorcycle.
- Victim's Name
- Rubina Bano
- Victim's Age
- 19
- Husband's Name
- Salman Shah
- Husband's Age
- 24
- Dowry Demands
- Rs 1 lakh in cash and a 'Bullet' motorcycle
- Incident Date
- May 21, 2025
- Delivery Date
- May 29, 2025
- Legal Action
- FIR registered under Sections 85, 351, 352, 115 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3, 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act