Tragic Dowry Death: Husband and Stepson Arrested

In Maharashtra's Palghar district, police have arrested Jayprakash Amarnath Dubey and his son for allegedly killing Dubey's pregnant wife over dowry. Jayprakash would often come home drunk and beat his wife. The woman, who was eight months pregnant, died on July 2, leading to their arrest on July 16.

In a horrific case from Maharashtra's Palghar district, police have detained Jayprakash Amarnath Dubey and his stepson for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife over dowry demands, an official revealed on Friday.

The victim, married to Nallasopara resident Jayprakash Dubey (40), faced regular domestic abuse, often involving alcohol-fueled violence from Dubey, who cited unmet dowry demands, according to the FIR. On April 7, Jayprakash and his son Sachin (20) allegedly forced-fed the woman a liquid substance, leading to the death of her unborn child. Jayprakash was arrested but later secured bail, while Sachin remained at large.

Tragically, the victim succumbed to her injuries on July 2, prompting a police effort to revoke Jayprakash's bail. By then, however, he had gone underground. Following various leads, police apprehended the father-son duo on July 16 in Nallasopara. Both have now been charged with murder, as confirmed by Senior Inspector Rahul Rakha of the Central Crime Unit of Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police.

(With inputs from agencies.)