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Husband Arrested After 22-Year-Old Found Dead in Delhi’s Shahbad Dairy

Investigators have registered a dowry-death case under new criminal codes following the family's abuse allegations.

Overview

  • Police said Rani was found after 2:30 am on September 29 and was declared dead on arrival at ESIC Hospital in Rohini.
  • An FIR has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 80 (dowry death), 85 (cruelty), and 3(5) (joint liability).
  • DCP Outer North said the Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Narela recorded the father's statement under Section 196 of the BNSS.
  • The family alleges prolonged dowry harassment with demands for money, a motorcycle, a TV and jewellery, and claims she was beaten and sent back home multiple times.
  • Relatives also allege foul play, citing blood on her T‑shirt and a delay in seeking medical help, while police note the room was locked from inside before the door was forced open.