Overview

• Police say there was no LPG cylinder explosion at the Sirsa village home where Nikki Bhati suffered fatal burns.
• A medico-legal note and statements from Fortis Hospital staff record Nikki saying a cylinder blast caused her injuries, creating a conflicting version of events.
• Investigators report recovering an empty thinner bottle and a lighter at the house, with samples and devices sent for forensic analysis.
• CCTV and mobile videos, including clips showing the husband near a shop before the incident, are being authenticated as part of the timeline reconstruction.
• Nikki’s family met Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh, who assured them a swift chargesheet and a fast-track court process.