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Crime
Jalandhar: Case filed against husband and brother-in-law for dowry-related assault
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:37 PM
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A case has been registered in Jalandhar against a husband and his brother for allegedly assaulting their wife/sister-in-law over dowry demands.
A new case has been registered in Jalandhar, Punjab, involving allegations of domestic violence linked to dowry demands. The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing issue of dowry harassment in the region.
According to the police records, a formal complaint was filed against the husband and his brother, who is the victim's brother-in-law. The accused are alleged to have physically assaulted the woman due to disputes over dowry.
Police authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter following the registration of the case. The incident highlights the continued challenges faced by women in dealing with dowry-related conflicts within marital families.
According to the police records, a formal complaint was filed against the husband and his brother, who is the victim's brother-in-law. The accused are alleged to have physically assaulted the woman due to disputes over dowry.
Police authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter following the registration of the case. The incident highlights the continued challenges faced by women in dealing with dowry-related conflicts within marital families.