Horrifying Ordeal: UP Woman Alleges Dowry Harassment, Locked with Venomous Snake

In a deeply disturbing incident highlighting the persistent menace of dowry harassment, a woman from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has come forward with a terrifying account, alleging that her husband and in-laws not only subjected her to brutal physical and mental torture but also locked her in a room with a venomous snake.

The victim, identified as Sonali Yadav, has registered an FIR at the Mahila Thana Kanpur, detailing years of abuse since her marriage six years ago to Rajan Yadav of Hamirpur.

According to Sonali, her in-laws initially demanded a substantial dowry, including a car and a significant amount of cash, which her family fulfilled. However, these demands only escalated over time, with the accused later insisting on an additional sum of 10 lakh rupees.

Sonali bravely recounted the horrifying extent of the harassment, stating that she was routinely beaten, denied food, and constantly threatened with death if the dowry demands were not met.

The situation took an even more sinister turn on May 29, when she was allegedly trapped in a room alone by her in-laws. It was inside this locked room that Sonali discovered a venomous snake, a chilling act that she believes was a deliberate attempt to harm her.

Miraculously, Sonali managed to escape the terrifying predicament by screaming for help.

Her desperate cries alerted neighbors who rushed to her aid, eventually breaking down the door and freeing her from the deadly enclosure. Following this harrowing experience, Sonali, accompanied by her family, lodged a formal complaint with the police, providing a detailed statement about the ongoing torture and the life-threatening incident.

The police have acted swiftly, registering a First Information Report (FIR) against six individuals, including her husband Rajan Yadav, father-in-law Ramdas Yadav, mother-in-law Ramvati, brothers-in-law Rakesh Yadav and Neeraj Yadav, and sister-in-law Roli Yadav.

The charges include sections 498A (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, along with relevant sections of the Dowry Prohibition Act.

ACP Tej Singh confirmed the registration of the FIR and stated that a thorough investigation into the matter has commenced.

As part of the ongoing probe, Sonali Yadav has also undergone a medical examination at Hallet Hospital, with the authorities committed to uncovering the full truth behind these grave allegations and ensuring justice is served.