Saralnama80% burn victim Bharti died during treatment at Rishikesh AIIMS. Her family accused her in-laws of dowry harassment and setting her on fire. Married in, Bharti faced constant abuse for dowry, despite local mediation attempts. She called her parents one day, and her husband informed them she was set on fire en route. Initially taken to a Haridwar hospital, she was shifted to AIIMS due to critical condition. The family demands strict action against the in-laws. Police handed over the body after post-mortem. State Women's Commission chief Kusum Kandwal has ordered a thorough investigation. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 00:20 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 80% burn victim Bharti died during treatment at Rishikesh AIIMS on 25 Aug 2025
- Her family accused her in-laws of dowry harassment and setting her on fire
- Married in October 2024, Bharti faced constant abuse for dowry, despite local mediation attempts