'Dowry Demon' killed a newly married woman during Navratri festival in India.
In this footage, People shouts slogans as they take part in a protest rally in demand of justice for deceased Pooja Chauhan who was allegedly murdered by the members of her in-laws for dowry in Beawar, Rajasthan on Sunday, October 10, 2021.
Pooja's uncle Vinod Chauhan told that 21-year old Pooja was married to Rajesh four months ago. Her husband and in-laws were demanding dowry after marriage. According to postmortem report, pooja was murdered. We demand of juctice for pooja. All the accused should be arrest soon and hang till death.
Dowry is a payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
In certain Asian countries, disputes related to dowry sometimes result in acts of violence against women, including killings and acid attacks. Dowries have long histories in Europe, South Asia, Africa and other parts of the world.