Woman burnt to death over dowry demand in UP

Muzaffarnagar, December 15

A woman was allegedly burnt to death by her in-laws over dowry demand in Bhopa village in the district, police said on Saturday.

According to a complaint lodged by the woman's father Friday, he alleged that his daughter was burnt alive by her in-laws when she failed to fulfil their dowry demands.

Police have registered a case against the woman's husband, Station House Officer B P Singh said.

The father and the brother of the man are absconding and search is on to trace them, he said. PTI