A Greater Noida dowry case has raised serious concerns over dowry harassment and violence against women. Nikki, 28, was allegedly set on fire by her husband, Vipin Bhati, over a Rs 36 lakh dowry demand. Just hours before his arrest, Vipin shared an Instagram post hinting that his wife had taken her own life. Authorities have stated that social media posts will be examined along with the victim’s family’s statements. Officials are treating the matter as a dowry death while further evidence is being collected.
#WATCH | Greater Noida: Accused of murdering his wife Nikki over dowry demands, Vipin Bhati says, “… I have no remorse. I haven’t killed her. She died on her own. Husband and wife often have fights, it is very common…” pic.twitter.com/YrPFaYARuY
— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2025
Instagram Posts Before Arrest
According to reports, Vipin Bhati shared an Instagram story just before his arrest in the Greater Noida dowry case, writing an emotional message to his wife, Nikki. The post read in Hindi, “Why did you leave me? The world is calling me a killer.”He also shared a video in which he smiled with Nikki and their son. Another post stated that he felt devastated and was left with nothing. These claims appear to shift the blame, suggesting suicide. However, police say the post may have been an attempt to mislead the investigation. Hours later, Vipin was taken into custody on charges of murder.
Family Demands Justice
In the Greater Noida dowry case, Nikki’s family strongly denies the suicide claim, alleging years of dowry-related harassment. Her sister Kanchan, who is also married into the same family, stated that both sisters were tortured for years over a Rs 36 lakh demand. She claims to have witnessed Vipin and his relatives dousing Nikki with flammable liquids and setting her on fire. Nikki’s son also testified that his father set his mother ablaze using a lighter. Police have named Vipin, his parents, and his elder brother in the case, and further arrests are underway. The family has demanded strict punishment for all the accused.
This is the full Story of Nikki Bhati, 28, who was allegedly set on fire by her husband Vipin Bhati and his family members. #nikkibhati #VipinBhati #GreaterNoida #DareYouToDeath #nikkihatyakand #dowrydeath #yogiadityanath pic.twitter.com/PNahpObHLC
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