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Woman's body found hanging at home; family alleges dowry death

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Press Trust of India Muzaffarnagar

The body of a 28-year-old woman was found hanging from the ceiling of her room in neighbouring Shamli district, even as her family alleged that she was killed by her husband and in-laws over dowry.

Ruchi married Kuldeep three years ago. Her in-laws and husband had been harassing her for dowry for some time, the woman's family alleged in a complaint filed with police.

They alleged that Kuldeep and his parents killed Ruchi Tuesday.

A case has been filed gainst Kuldeep and his parents, who are on the run, police said.

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First Published: Feb 20 2019 | 10:05 AM IST

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