UP: Woman allegedly beaten to death by her husband over dowry

A 26-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband after her family could not meet his hefty demand for dowry, police said on Wednesday.

Neha was badly beaten up with a stick by her husband Rajendra Kashyap in Madhan village in Asmoli area on Tuesday.

She was rushed to hospital where she died during treatment.

On a complaint by the victim's brother Khem Singh, an FIR has been registered against Rajendra, who is absconding.

It was alleged in the complaint that Rajendra was upset as Neha's family could not meet his demand of a buffallo as well as Rs one lakh in cash as dowry.