Bhadohi, 08

March (HS): An FIR has been filed against a man and seven of his family members

for allegedly committing triple talaq against his wife and tormenting her over

dowry, authorities said on Sunday. Jannat Bano, 21, filed a complaint against

her husband Dr Zainul Abedin and his family members at the city police station

on Saturday evening.

According

to Station House Officer Sachchidanand Pandey, Bano married Dr Abedin, a

Makhdumpur area inhabitant in Bhadohi, on December 21, 2024. According to the

complaint, the accused allegedly collected Rs 10 lakh from the woman's family

before the marriage under the guise of building a hospital and acquiring

pathological lab equipment.

A few days

later, the accused reportedly collected another Rs 25 lakh from the woman's

family, stating money was necessary as a bribe to gain a government position,

he said.

According

to the FIR, the accused also reportedly took Rs 1 lakh on the day of the

wedding and purchased fake gold jewelry, promising the bride's family that

authentic ones would be purchased later. The problem of phony jewelry caused a

commotion at the wedding, but the ceremony was held when the two families made

an agreement, according to the officer.

According

to Pandey, the woman said that within four days after the marriage, she was

subjected to physical violence and dowry harassment.

When she

returned to her parents' house in January 2025, her husband allegedly requested

Rs 5 lakh cash and a vehicle. According to the lawsuit, on February 14, 2026,

an altercation erupted between the two families, and the accused reportedly

attempted to strangle her.

According

to the police, the woman was rescued by neighbors after the accused reportedly

said 'talaq' three times in front of them. Triple talaq, often known as fast

divorce, has been illegal in the nation since 2019.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi