Noida dowry murder case: In a significant turns of events in the Noida dowry murder case where a 28-year-old woman, Nikki Bhati, died of burn injuries after allegedly being set on fire by her husband Vipin Bhati and in-laws on August 21 at their home in Greater Noida’s Sirsa, police has indicated a new angle. The Noida dowry case has drawn attention all over the nation due to conflicting claims, including an initial statement attributed to Nikki at the hospital that a gas cylinder blast caused her injuries. However, in the recent development, the police have ruled out the cylinder blast theory which Nikki had mentioned. Here are all the details you need to know about the new developments in the Noida dowry murder case.
Did Nikki Bhati die due to a cylinder blast?
Recovering an empty thinner bottle and a lighter from the house as key evidence, the police have since ruled out the cylinder blast theory. Moreover, police officers have suggested that Nikki may have concealed the truth in her final words to protect her sister Kanchan, who is also married into the Bhati family. Also, the autopsy of Nikki’s body has confirmed that the death was due to burns, while the kitchen where the blast was alleged to have occurred remained intact.
Story highlights:
- A new angle has emerged in the Noida dowry murder case.
- A 28-year-old woman, Nikki Bhati, died of burn injuries last week.
- Police have ruled out the cylinder blast theory.
- Nikki reportedly said that she suffered injuries due to a cylinder blast.
Did Nikki Bhati ‘lied’ in her death statement?
On the point of why Nikki may have hidden the truth in her dying statement, Kasna station house officer (SHO) Dharmendra Shukla was quoted as saying by a Hindustan Times report that Nikki may have deliberately concealed the truth as she did not want anyone to go to jail. Notably, Nikki had told doctors in her final statement that she was burned due to a gas cylinder explosion at her home while she was cooking.
