Woman''s body found hanging at home; family alleges dowry death

Muzaffarnagar, February 20

The body of a 28-year-old woman was found hanging from the ceiling of her room in neighbouring Shamli district. Her family alleged that she was killed by her husband and in-laws over dowry.

Ruchi married Kuldeep three years ago. Her in-laws and husband had been harassing her for dowry for some time, the woman’s family alleged in a complaint filed with police.

They alleged that Kuldeep and his parents killed Ruchi on Tuesday.

A case had been filed gainst Kuldeep and his parents, who are on the run, the police said. PTI