Newly married woman killed for dowry

A newly married woman was allegedly killed by her husband following an altercation over dowry in Ramgarh area.

Firozabad: A 26-year-old newly married woman was allegedly killed by her husband following an altercation over dowry in Ramgarh area here, police said on Tuesday.

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Asif slit the throat of Asma on Monday night and fled from the spot, they said.

Acting on a complaint by the victim's brother, police have registered an FIR.

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We are probing the matter and the accused will be arrested soon, police said.  (PTI)