Greater Noida dowry case involving the alleged murder of Nikki Bhati by her in-laws and husband Vipin Bhati, has now taken a bizarre turn, with another dowry allegation emerging in the case.
Nikki’s sister-in-law, Minakshi, is the estranged wife of the victim’s brother, Rohit Payla. According to a report by NDTV, she too alleged that she has faced dowry harassment by her in-laws.
What did Nikki’s sister-in-law claim?
Nikki’s brother Rohit Payla and Minakshi – both aged 31 years – tied the knot in 2016. Minakshi, a resident of Palla village, claimed that her family had given a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz as dowry at the time of marriage. But according to her, her in-laws dismissed the car as “inauspicious” and sold it off.
Rohit’s family, who are also Nikki Bhati’s relatives, allegedly demanded a brand-new Scorpio SUV along with cash. When Minakshi’s family refused, she said her in-laws sent her back to her parents’ home.
The dispute eventually reached the village panchayat, where members allegedly came up with two options: either Minakshi’s family should be paid back ₹35 lakh — the amount they claimed to have spent on the wedding — so she could remarry, or Rohit’s family should take her back as their daughter-in-law, reported NDTV.