Bhadohi:
A 30-year-old blind lady died of burn accidents after she was allegedly pushed by her husband into a hearth for dowry final month, police mentioned on Sunday.
The incident occurred in Sarai Mishrani village in Gopiganj space, the place Sushma, sustained extreme burns final month and died on Saturday, police sources mentioned.
Based mostly on a criticism by her father, Ram Murat Gautam, an FIR was lodged in opposition to her husband, Raju Gautam, beneath sections 304B (dowry dying), 498A (cruelty to a lady by her husband or his family members) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
Efforts are underway to catch the accused, who’s on the run, Circle Officer Chaman Singh Chawda mentioned.
He mentioned Sushma, from Kaudhar village in Suriyawan, was married to Raju Gautam (35) beneath the Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme on January 30, 2024.
Her household alleged that Raju, who had been married 3 times earlier than and has two daughters from his earlier marriages, was demanding money and a motorbike as dowry.
Based on the FIR on December 13, 2024, Raju allegedly had his daughters gentle a bonfire after which pushed Sushma into it after an argument.
Regardless of her essential accidents, Raju didn’t search medical assist and later deserted her at her sister’s dwelling in Janaki Nagar, Prayagraj, on December 15, 2024.
Sushma’s household took her to a number of hospitals for therapy, however her situation didn’t enhance. On Saturday, they introduced her to the Gopiganj Group Well being Centre, the place she died throughout therapy.
Chawda mentioned the physique has been despatched for autopsy examination, and an investigation is underway.
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