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A 25-year-old woman, married to a Kanpur-based cement businessman, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Lucknow. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, alleging that she was being pressured for Rs 15 lakh since her marriage in 2022.Nikita, originally from Delhi, married Parth Mahana in December 2022. The couple also owned a house in Lucknow, where she was found dead on October 18.Nikita and Parth had arrived in Lucknow earlier that day and attended a party, according to the victim’s sister, Muskan..preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}Later that night, after the couple returned home, Parth called Muskan to say that he had an argument with her sister. Concerned, Muskan asked for a video call.“When he called, Nikita was lying unconscious on the floor. I pleaded with Parth to take her to the hospital immediately, but he misled me,” she alleged.The next morning, Nikita’s family learned about her death after her mother, Sunita, contacted Parth’s aunt.Muskan said that Parth had earlier run a business in Lucknow, which eventually failed, prompting the couple to move to Kanpur. They had returned to Lucknow for the Diwali celebrations.Sunita has accused the in-laws of murdering Nikita and also accused senior BJP leader Satish Mahana of shielding Parth's family due to which there was no police action in the matter.Nikita's family have also accused Parth of substance abuse and ongoing domestic disputes.Based on the family's complaint, a dowry murder case has been registered against husband Parth and the in-laws.- Ends(Inputs by Ankit Mishra)Published By: Karishma Saurabh KalitaPublished On: Oct 21, 2025Must Watch
