A shocking dowry death has shaken Greater Noida. A young woman named Nikki was allegedly set on fire by her husband and in-laws over dowry demands. The most disturbing part of this case is that Nikki’s 7-year-old son witnessed the entire incident and shared the horrifying details.
What Happened in Greater Noida?
According to reports, Nikki, who got married in 2016, was regularly harassed by her husband Vipin and his family for money. They demanded around ₹35-36 lakh as dowry. On the day of the incident, Nikki was beaten and then set ablaze with a lighter inside her house.
Nikki Payla’s children are traumatized witnesses as their father Vipin Bhati brutally killed their mother, using a lighter to burn her alive in front of them, while they helplessly watched. When will justice be served? #justicefornikki pic.twitter.com/Q25cvb6DYB
— Yuvika Chakarwati (@YuvikaChakarwa1) August 23, 2025
Son’s Horrifying Statement
The 7-year-old son told police that his father poured a substance on Nikki, slapped her, and then lit her on fire with a lighter. The child’s statement has become the most heartbreaking part of this case, as he saw his mother’s last moments.
Hospital and Death
Nikki was first taken to Fortis Hospital and later referred to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi. Unfortunately, she died on the way. A video of Nikki trying to escape while burning has also gone viral on social media, creating public outrage.
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh: A woman, Nikki, was allegedly murdered in her in-laws’ house by pouring petrol. Police have arrested her husband, Vipin Bhati, and are investigating the case seriously. Police have registered a murder case, received a hospital memo, and deployed two… pic.twitter.com/lFh4lBjTdH
— IANS (@ians_india) August 23, 2025
Police Action
Greater Noida police quickly registered a case after the hospital informed them. Husband Vipin has been arrested, and teams are searching for the other accused, including Nikki’s mother-in-law, father-in-law, and brother-in-law.
Public Reaction
The incident has sparked anger in the local community. People gathered at Kasna police station, demanding strict punishment for those involved. Social media is also filled with shock and condemnation of this brutal dowry death.
@Uppolice @noidapolice@dmgbnagar @sspnoida @tejpalnagarMLA @dr_maheshsharma@myogiadityanath @CMOfficeUP#Justicefornikki#Juaticefornikkipayla pic.twitter.com/f5USEiYrhu
— Shyamsrivastava (@Shyamsrivastva1) August 23, 2025
Conclusion
The Nikki murder case is a tragic reminder that dowry violence is still a harsh reality in India. The shocking testimony of a minor child makes this case even more heartbreaking. Strict legal action and stronger awareness are needed to stop such crimes in the future.