Husband and Brother-in-Law Arrested in Delhi Dowry Death Case

A 25-year-old woman died after falling from a building in Delhi’s Inderpuri area, leading to the arrest of her husband and brother-in-law on charges related to dowry death. The incident occurred on the evening of May 18 in Dasghara village.

Police stated they received a call about a woman falling from a building near Holi Chowk. Officers responded and transported the injured woman to a hospital, where she was declared dead. The deceased has been identified as Veena Kumari, the wife of Raju Singh. She is survived by a six-month-old son.

Authorities have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against Veena’s husband and his two brothers. Two of the accused, Raju Singh, 27, and his younger brother Rajkumar, 22, have been arrested. A third accused is reportedly a minor. Since the marriage took place within the last seven years, a mandatory inquiry by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate is underway. Forensic teams have inspected the scene and collected evidence, and the investigation is ongoing.

Veena’s family has alleged she was subjected to prolonged harassment and physical abuse over dowry demands since her marriage in 2022. Her father, Suresh, stated that despite fulfilling...