UP: Woman thrashed by husband over dowry

A woman was allegedly assaulted by her husband over non-fulfilment of dowry demand in Chandsina village.

Muzaffarnagar: A woman was allegedly assaulted by her husband over non-fulfilment of dowry demand in Chandsina village here, police said on Friday.

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Ali Sahib had married Shabina about an year ago and was demanding a motorcyle from her as dowry, they said.

Frustrated over his demand not being met, the accused thrashed the victim on Friday, SHO, Ratanpuri Police Station Kamal Singh said.

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The police have registered a case against the husband who is absconding, he said, adding that the victim was admitted to a hospital. (PTI)