Police in Haridwar’s Pathri area have registered a first information report against a husband and 6 members of his family following allegations of dowry harassment, assault, forced abortion and an attempt to kill a married woman.
The woman, identified as Asma of Mustafabad Pathartha village, alleged that her husband, Mehrban, and his family demanded either a Swift car or money equivalent to its value from her parental home. She said the demand continued after her marriage and was accompanied by abuse and physical violence.
Allegations in the complaint
According to the complaint, Asma married Mehrban, a resident of Chhutmalpur in Saharanpur, on 4 November 2018. She alleged that her husband, father-in-law Janiar Ahmad, mother-in-law Munajra, brother-in-law Usman and sisters-in-law Mahjabi and Sana were dissatisfied with the items given at the wedding.
She alleged that the family repeatedly pressured her to bring the car or its price from her parents. When the demand was not met, she said she was abused and beaten. She also alleged that the birth of her son did not improve the family’s treatment of her.
Asma further alleged that she was assaulted in the presence of her sisters-in-law on 11 October 2024 and forced out of the house wearing only 3 sets of clothes. On 8 May 2025, her husband and other in-laws allegedly went to her parental home on the pretext of discussing the dispute and assaulted her again.
She said the family later apologised and assured her that the conduct would not be repeated, after which she returned to her marital home.
Alleged forced abortion and assault
The complaint states that Asma became pregnant after returning to her in-laws. She alleged that her husband then forcibly gave her medicines intended to terminate the pregnancy, after which her health began to deteriorate.
She also alleged that on 14 August, her husband tried to kill her by strangling her with a dupatta. The husband later took her and their son to her parental home, where he allegedly kicked her in the abdomen and assaulted her again.
When her brother objected, she alleged that he too was beaten. Asma’s condition worsened, and she was referred to a higher medical centre. The pregnancy ended during treatment, according to the complaint.
Police investigation
Circle Officer Sanjay Chauhan said the FIR had been registered and the investigation was in progress. The registration of an FIR records the allegations made in the complaint; it does not establish guilt. The source report identifies the husband and 6 named in-laws while stating that 7 members of the in-laws’ side have been booked.
The case concerns events linked to Pathri police station in Haridwar district. The available information does not state whether any arrest has been made or provide details of the specific legal sections included in the FIR.
Conclusion
Police have registered the FIR after allegations of dowry-related harassment, repeated assault, attempted strangulation and forced abortion. The investigation by Pathri police will determine the next steps, while the allegations remain subject to legal examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the FIR registered?
The case was registered in the Pathri police station area of Haridwar district.
Q. What did the complainant allege was demanded?
She alleged that her in-laws demanded a Swift car or money equal to its value from her parental home.
Q. When did the complainant marry Mehrban?
She said the marriage took place on 4 November 2018.
Q. What happened on 14 August?
She alleged that her husband tried to strangle her with a dupatta and later assaulted her at her parental home.
Q. What did police say about the case?
Circle Officer Sanjay Chauhan said the FIR had been registered and the investigation was underway.
Q. Has anyone been convicted?
No conviction is reported. The allegations are under investigation.
