Jharkhand Probes Alleged Dowry Killing of 22-Year-Old as In-Laws Flee

Overview

• Bones and other remains were recovered on Saturday from a forest near Dalla village in Palamu, according to the sub-divisional police officer.
• A forensic team has collected the recovered material for examination, police officials said.
• The investigation began after the woman’s father filed a complaint alleging sustained dowry harassment and assault since her marriage.
• The father alleged his daughter was killed on February 13 and her body was set on fire to destroy evidence.
• Officers report no arrests to date and say a search is underway for all members of the in-laws’ family, who are currently on the run.