Another woman critical after being set on fire over alleged dowry demand after Nikki Bhati
husband, five others booked
New Delhi: A 32-year-old woman was allegedly set on fire by her husband and in-laws over dowry demands in Narangpur village, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. The police said a case had been filed against six members of the family, including the woman's husband, a constable with the Uttar Pradesh Police, as reported by NDTV.
The victim is identified as Parul who is a trained nurse was taken to a local hospital after she sustained severe burn injuries. She was later referred to Delhi.
Her husband, Devendra, had recently been transferred from Rampur to Bareilly and was on leave at the time. According to police, he, along with his relatives, allegedly attacked Parul following unmet demands for dowry.
Parul’s brother filed a complaint naming Devendra, his mother, and four male relatives, Sonu, Gajesh, Jitendra, and Santosh as the accused. A case has been registered under sections related to domestic violence and attempted murder. “All six accused are absconding. Efforts are on to trace them,” police said.
Parul’s mother, Anita, said she was alerted by neighbours and rushed to the spot. “When I reached, my daughter was severely burnt and in pain. She was immediately taken to hospital but had to be shifted to Delhi due to her condition. She is fighting for her life,” she said. Anita added that Parul married Devendra about 13 years ago and the couple has twin children.
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PM leads mega roadshow in Sikkim, to attend celebrations marking 50 years of statehood on Tuesday
Gangtok (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a mega roadshow in Gangtok on Monday evening after arriving in Sikkim to attend the closing ceremony of 50 years of statehood celebrations.
Modi, who wore a traditional Bhutia cap and a Lepcha coat, was received at the Libing helipad by Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
From the helipad, the PM began the roadshow, which concluded at Lok Bhavan, where he will stay overnight.
On the open vehicle, Modi was flanked by CM Tamang on his left and state BJP president D R Thapa on his right.
Large crowds lined the roads for hours, waving national flags and waiting to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.
As his convoy moved slowly through the city, people broke into celebrations. Some enthusiastic supporters chanted "Modi, Modi, Modi", while a few women were seen showering flower petals in his direction.
Modi acknowledged the cheering crowds by waving continuously.
Tamang was also seen urging the gathered people to cheer for the PM during the roadshow.
The route of the roadshow was decorated, with arch gates erected at several points and large cut-outs of Modi placed along the roads.
On Tuesday, Modi will visit the Orchidarium in Gangtok. To commemorate the golden jubilee of Sikkim's statehood and showcase the state's ecological and floral heritage, the 'Swarnajayanti Maitri Manjari' Park has been developed as a world-class Orchid Experience Centre.
The PM will also participate in the closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50th statehood celebrations at Paljor Stadium, where he will unveil development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore.
The projects cover several sectors, including infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture.
Modi is also scheduled to address the gathering on the occasion.
He was expected to attend the opening ceremony of the year-long celebrations last year, but could not reach the venue due to inclement weather. However, he addressed the event virtually from Siliguri in neighbouring West Bengal.
Tamang later thanked the people for giving the grand reception to the PM during the hour-long roadshow in the state capital.
"With immense fervour and heartfelt enthusiasm, the people of Sikkim accorded a grand and resounding welcome to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on his arrival in Gangtok," he said in a social media post.
Tamang said people from all walks of life gathered in large numbers to greet him, reflecting the deep respect and warm affection the people of Sikkim hold for his leadership.
"It was indeed an honour to join him during the roadshow and witness the overwhelming love and support of the people firsthand," he said.
