Noida- Officials today said, citing statements of doctors and nurses at a private hospital here, that suspected dowry victim Nikki Bhati died due to burns in a gas cylinder explosion at home, where she was first admitted.
According to the memo of Nikki Bhati, who was taken to the private hospital on August 21, she was ‘severely burnt due to a cylinder explosion at home’ and was brought in a critical condition by her husband Vipin Bhati’s cousin.
“The statements of the doctors and nurses present at the time of her admission have been recorded. Nikki told them that she suffered burns due to a gas cylinder explosion.”
The police said that they are collecting evidence before taking further action and are investigating various aspects of the case. They said that various videos related to the accident on social media are also being investigated. Amidst earlier allegations, these new details have emerged that Nikki was set on fire by her husband and in-laws, allegedly to demand dowry.
The 26-year-old girl died on August 22, a day before she was admitted to the hospital with severe burns. All four accused, husband Vipin, father-in-law Satyavir, mother-in-law Daya and brother-in-law Rohit, have since been arrested.