A 27-year-old woman police constable posted in Bisalpur, Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district, has levelled grave allegations of prolonged dowry-related abuse against her husband, also a police constable, and six members of his family, including a charge of rape against her brother-in-law.
The complaint, registered on December 8, 2025, has drawn attention to the issue of domestic violence within law enforcement families, where victims often hesitate to speak out due to fear of stigma and professional repercussions.
Allegations of dowry harassment and cruelty
According to the FIR, the constable married Priyank Sharma, a police constable posted in Gautam Buddh Nagar, on January 26, 2023. She alleged that her family gave wedding gifts worth around ₹50 lakh, including a car, gold jewellery and household electronics. Despite this, her in-laws allegedly demanded additional dowry, including a Scorpio SUV.
She claimed that repeated refusals led to verbal abuse, physical assault and intimidation. The complaint further alleged that in July 2023, she was pressured to consume medication aimed at ensuring the birth of a male child and was beaten when she resisted. She later gave birth to a son in January 2024.
Forced sanitiser incident and threats
One of the most disturbing allegations relates to an incident on September 5, 2024. The constable claimed that after she confronted her husband over allegedly catching him in a compromising position with his sister, her in-laws forcibly made her drink sanitiser and threatened to kill her if she reported the matter. She said she suffered severe vomiting and abdominal pain and required medical attention but remained silent out of fear.
Rape allegation and legal action
The complaint also states that on October 5, 2025, her brother-in-law, Mukesh Sharma, raped her at gunpoint in Meerut. A separate FIR under relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions has been registered at Kharkhauda police station in connection with the alleged sexual assault.
The main FIR names seven accused, including the husband, his parents, two brothers and two sisters, and invokes sections related to cruelty, grievous hurt, criminal intimidation, along with provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
Investigation underway
Bisalpur Station House Officer Sanjeev Shukla confirmed that the case has been registered and an investigation is underway, including medical examinations and witness statements. No arrests had been made as of December 12, 2025. The accused have denied the allegations, describing them as baseless.
The case has sparked renewed discussion on domestic abuse faced by women in uniform, highlighting the need for stronger institutional support, counselling mechanisms and swift legal intervention.