Greater Noida Dowry Death Case: Accused Vipin Shot In Leg While Trying To Escape Police Custody

Greater Noida police shot and injured Vipin, the prime accused in the dowry death of his wife Nikki, after he attempted to flee from custody on Saturday.

According to India Today, Vipin tried to snatch a service pistol from a police officer while being taken to recover a thinner bottle he had allegedly purchased. Despite repeated warnings, he managed to escape near Sirsa Chauraha. In response, police opened fire, hitting him in the leg.

The case involves the brutal killing of Nikki, a woman in her mid-30s, who was allegedly tortured and set on fire by her in-laws in front of her young son and sister. The child later told police, "Meri mumma ke upar kuch dala, fir unko chanta mara fir lighter se aag laga di" (They poured something on my mother, slapped her, and then set her on fire with a lighter).

Vipin is currently under treatment and remains in police custody. Authorities continue to investigate the case, which has sparked outrage over rising dowry-related violence.