Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Woman Found Dead in UP, Family Alleges Dowry Death
Two incidents involving 24-year-old women have been reported in Uttar Pradesh.
In the first incident, a woman named Gulshan was found hanging at her in-laws' house in Chak Dohri village.
Her family says she was killed by her in-laws because they were unhappy with the dowry.
The police have started investigating and will know more after the post-mortem examination.
Gulshan was married to a man named Mohd.
Riyaz four years ago.
In the second incident, another 24-year-old woman died by suicide in Lucknow after going live on Facebook.
She had previously lodged complaints against a local reporter and an Army man.
The police are investigating both cases.
Gulshan, a 24-year-old woman, was found hanging at her in-laws' house in Chak Dohri village, Amethi, UP.
Her family alleges she was killed by her in-laws for dowry harassment.
Gulshan was married to Mohd. Riyaz four years ago.
A case of dowry death has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
The body has been sent for a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death.
- Who
- Gulshan, a 24-year-old woman, and her in-laws
- What
- Gulshan's body was found hanging at her in-laws' house and another woman died by suicide in Lucknow
- When
- December 11, 2023 (morning) and December 12, 2023 (Thursday)
- Where
- Chak Dohri village, Musafirkhana police station area, Amethi, UP and Vibhuti Khand, Lucknow, UP
- Why
- Family alleges dowry harassment and murder by in-laws and the suicide victim had previously lodged complaints against a local reporter and an Army man
- Victim's Name
- Gulshan
- Victim's Age
- 24
- Location 1
- Chak Dohri village, Musafirkhana police station area, Amethi, UP
- Location 2
- Vibhuti Khand, Lucknow, UP
- Date of Incident 1
- December 11, 2023
- Date of Incident 2
- December 12, 2023
- Case Registered
- Dowry death
- Investigation Status
- Underway
- Post-Mortem Status
- Pending
- Previous Complaints
- Against a local reporter and an Army man
Sources
UP: Woman’s body found hanging at in-laws’ place, family alleges she was killed for dowry
Uttar Pradesh: 24-Year-Old Woman's Body Found Hanging At In-Laws' Home In Amethi, Family Alleges Dowry Murder
UP: Woman dies by suicide after going live on Facebook in Lucknow