Bhalessa: Dowry & the Political Back? This woman wants justice
Gandoh: The dowry system in India refers to the durable goods, cash, and real or movable property that the bride’s family gives to the bridegroom, his parents, or his relatives as a condition of the marriage. An incident was reported three days back in Bhalessa’s Katala village, in which there were clashes between two groups, according to police. In the incident one person was seriously injured who was attacked with Axe on his head, referred to GMC Doda.
In priliamanary investigation by police, an FIR was lodged under no. 24/2020 at PS Gandoh and an accused was arrested. According to a conversation of a police official with Chenab Times, investigation in the matter is going on. The clear reason of the clashes was not known by the police.
When our team investigated the matter, we found a story from the injured family side which shocks us. A woman who was married to the son of accused Yousuf S/o Noor Jamal R/o Katala Bhalessa. As per woman who is the main victim of the clash said that this clash was due to a dowry demand by the in-laws who was accused’s family. The in-laws of victim woman were harassing her since the marriage and demanding dowry but she was not able to give anything. The seriously injured person was Mohd Shafi who is the father of dowry victim.
According to victim’s statement, her father went for discussion (Panchayat Baithak) to her in-laws area, where the clashes happened and the accused attacked her father with Axe. While the primary inquiry of the police was somewhat same. Later, he was referred to GMC Doda for further treatment. Police is still investigating the matter.
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