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UP Man Accused of Serial Marriages for Dowry Booked After Wives' Joint Complaint

Police say a fraud case is registered with arrest action expected after three women reported a pattern of deception.

Overview

  • The three complainants — Shivani Ahirwar, Rakhi, and Jyoti — say they were married to Sunil Kumar in 2019, 2021, and 2023, each alleging dowry outlays of about Rs 8 lakh.
  • Babina SHO J P Pal said Kumar has been booked in a fraud case, an investigation is underway, and police intend to arrest him.
  • One woman previously filed a dowry-harassment case at Jakhaura police station in Lalitpur, indicating an earlier legal trail in the matter.
  • Shivani alleges she was expelled while three months pregnant, now cares for a one-year-old daughter at her parents’ home, and has received death threats.
  • The complaints accuse Kumar of hiding prior marriages to secure cash and jewellery, with police noting he was allegedly planning a fourth wedding.