NOIDA: A man was arrested for allegedly pushing his wife to death from the terrace of their two-storey Muradnagar home over unmet dowry demands of Rs 30 lakh in cash and a car. Four other members of the family named in the case are yet to be arrested.Akriti, a Bhangel resident, had married Gaurav of Muradnagar around six months ago. Her family said the couple were initially due to marry on Feb 20, but the wedding was called off after Gaurav’s family allegedly raised additional dowry demands. The two sides later reached a compromise at Muradnagar police station.The family alleged Akriti and Gaurav subsequently married without informing their relatives and began living together in Muradnagar. They said the demand for Rs 30 lakh and a car continued after the marriage.
She feared for her life
On the night of Sept 7, Akriti called her brother Prabhat and allegedly told him she was being assaulted and feared her in-laws might kill her. Soon after, Gaurav allegedly called Prabhat and said Akriti had fallen from the terrace.Akriti was taken to hospital, but died from her injuries on Sept 10. Her family alleged she had been deliberately thrown from the terrace over the dowry dispute.An FIR under relevant BNS sections and provisions of the Dowry Act was registered at Muradnagar police station against Gaurav, his father Ramesh, mother Saroj and sisters Soni and Neha, all residents of Main Road Colony.An ACP of Masuri circle said while Gaurav was arrested, teams were conducting raids to trace the other accused. Police said the allegations and circumstances surrounding Akriti’s fall were being investigated and further action would depend on evidence collected during the probe.
