India: Woman beaten to death over dowry in UP

Bulandshahr (UP), Aug 5 (PTI) A woman was reportedly beaten to death on Wednesday by her husband and in-laws over dowry demands in Tauli village here, police said.

An FIR has been registered against the victim's husband and five others in this connection, Circle Officer Manish Kumar said.

According to the police, the victim, Poonam, married Monu two years ago. She was often harassed by her husband's family over dowry.

The victim's father alleged that his son-in-law and family demanded Rs 50,000 from Poonam, and they killed her when she failed to give them the money.

The matter is being investigated, police added.