Uttar Pradesh woman poisoned to death by in-laws for dowry

A woman was allegedly poisoned to death by her in-laws over demands for dowry in Shamli district, police said on Tuesday.

The victim, Afsana, was rushed to a hospital on Monday where she was declared brought dead, they said.

According to a complaint filed by the victim’s father, Yasin, Afsana was harassed by her husband and in-laws over dowry.

A case has been registered against six people, including the victim’s husband and in-laws, police said.

Efforts are on to trace the accused who are absconding, they said.