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THe subject charge for Women (NCW) on mon took serious observe of the Nikki Bhati dower murder, where the 28-year-old was set ablaze by her husband and in-laws in Greater Noida's Sirsa. The committee demanded strict action in the matter.NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar informed that she contacted the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police, requesting the immediate arrest of all the persons involved in the case. She also demanded strict action under the relevant laws along with a fair and time-bound investigation.Vipin Bhati, husband of Nikki, set her on fire after an altercation over his wife's demand to reopen her and sister's beauty parlour snowballed, resulting in abuse and a tragic death. Police have so far arrested four people, including Nikki's husband, father-in-law, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law, who was married to her sister Kanchan.A case under Section 103 (murder), Section 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), and Section 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered against the four persons."The National Commission for Women (NCW) strongly condemns the brutal killing of 26-year-old Nikki Bhati over dowry. NCW seeks swift action in Greater Noida dowry killing case. We also demand strict action against the culprit," Rahatkar said during a press conference.Noting that stringent laws are in place against dowry, the NCW chairperson said it is time for society to become aware and put an end to it.Rahatkar further said it was disturbing how "even after 75 years of independence, our daughters are still falling victim to the evil practice of dowry."She said that such killings, whether in Noida, Hyderabad, or Pune, are a "matter of grave concern", highlighting the urgent need for society to reflect on its direction.Rahatkar noted how India has stringent laws to prevent dowry, with severe provisions under the Dowry Prohibition Act. However, cases like that of Nikki Bhati's show that there is a gap in society's attitude."Despite good laws and their implementation, when such brutal murders take place, it shows that society too needs to introspect. The new forms in which dowry is surfacing must be curbed," she said.

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