Lucknow: In a tragic case of alleged dowry death, the Aliganj Police in Lucknow have arrested two accused — the husband and mother-in-law of the deceased — following a written complaint filed by the victim’s father. The arrests were made on April 30 from their residence in Shivlok, Triveni Nagar-3, under Aliganj police station limits.
According to the official police report, the victim’s father submitted a complaint on April 29, 2025, alleging that his daughter was murdered by her in-laws due to continuous pressure for additional dowry. Acting swiftly on the complaint, the police registered FIR No. 105/25 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act against:
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Akshay Gautam, son of Mulluram Gautam
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Rampati, wife of Mulluram Gautam
Both residents of 538K/1202 Shivlok, Triveni Nagar-3, Lucknow.
Following instructions from the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Aliganj, the Aliganj police team carried out the arrests at the accused persons’ residence. The arrested individuals were taken into custody and further legal proceedings are currently underway.
Details of Arrested Accused:
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Name: Akshay Gautam
Father’s Name: Mulluram Gautam
Address: Shivlok, Triveni Nagar-3, Aliganj, Lucknow -
Name: Rampati
Husband’s Name: Mulluram Gautam
Address: Shivlok, Triveni Nagar-3, Aliganj, Lucknow
Registered Case:
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FIR No.: 105/25
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Sections Invoked: 80(2), 85, 115(2), 351(2) of BNS, and relevant sections of the Dowry Prohibition Act
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Police Station: Aliganj, Lucknow
Police Team Responsible for the Arrest:
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Shri Vinod Kumar Tiwari, Station House Officer, Aliganj
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Sub-Inspector Anamika Singh Chauhan, Aliganj
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Sub-Inspector Pragati Singh, Aliganj
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Constable Sushil Kumar, Aliganj
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Constable Uma Vishwakarma, Aliganj
The case has raised fresh concerns about the continued prevalence of dowry-related violence in urban households. Authorities have assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted and justice will be served.
