In a deeply disturbing case from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, a woman has accused her husband of a horrifying pattern of dowry-related abuse, including allegedly burning his first wife alive, throwing her out after years of violence, and marrying for the third time—all in pursuit of dowry.

The woman, a resident of Basahi village under the Sadat police station, has lodged a serious complaint against her husband and seven of his family members. She claims that after years of enduring mental and physical harassment, she and her 7-year-old son were forcefully evicted from their home. When she demanded a share in the family property, she was beaten again.

Marriage Turned Nightmare

The woman married Sanjay (accused) in 2013. Her family had given cash and household items as dowry. But after a few years of marriage, things turned dark. Her in-laws and husband began taunting her, accusing her of bringing too little dowry. What began as verbal abuse soon escalated into physical violence and threats.

She revealed to the police that her husband had warned he would marry again if she couldn’t fulfill the family's dowry expectations. Despite her pleas, especially for the sake of their child, Sanjay went ahead and married for the third time.

Dark Past and Disturbing Pattern

Even more disturbing is the allegation that Sanjay's first wife was burned to death, supposedly for dowry as well. The second wife—the complainant—is now a victim of the same cycle. She told the police she is homeless and struggling to feed her child, going door to door for help after being ousted.

On May 4, she returned to her in-laws' home to demand her legal share in the family property so she could support her son. Instead, she was brutally assaulted again, forcing her to seek medical treatment before finally approaching the police.

Police Register Case

Acting on her complaint, the Sadat Police have registered a case under the Dowry Prohibition Act and various sections related to domestic violence and assault. An investigation is now underway.

This tragic story highlights the urgent need for stronger enforcement of dowry laws, and better support systems for victims of domestic abuse. The woman’s plea for justice not only reveals her pain but raises serious questions about how such serial abuse can continue unchecked.