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Husband Arrested in Alleged Dowry Murder Case in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
Gyanhigyan english | August 27, 2025 4:39 PM CST

Arrest Made in Dowry-Related Murder Case

In Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, law enforcement has apprehended a husband in connection with the alleged murder of his wife over dowry demands. This information was confirmed by a police official on Tuesday.


According to police reports, the incident occurred on August 17 in the village of Pakri, where a newlywed named Rinchu Singh was reportedly killed due to dowry issues. Police Superintendent Omveer Singh stated that a complaint was filed by Ram Naresh Singh from Wajitpur village, leading to the registration of a case against Rinchu's husband Abhijeet Singh, his father Avadhesh Singh, brother Abhishek Singh, and sister-in-law Roshni Devi under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.


Rinchu had married Abhijeet Singh in April of this year. The in-laws began pressuring her for dowry from the day of the wedding, culminating in her murder on August 17.


The Superintendent of Police reported that Abhijeet Singh was arrested on Monday near the village of Ussa and has been remanded to jail following legal procedures. Efforts are underway to apprehend the other three suspects.



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