Woman given triple talaq over dowry in UP's Muzaffarnagar

A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar was given triple talaq over dowry. The victim was at her parents' home when the accused and his brothers came and demanded more dowry. When their demands were not fulfilled, the accused gave triple talaq to his wife. A case has been registered.

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh ): A man was booked for allegedly giving instant triple talaq to his wife over dowry.

Shama Perveen alleged that she was at her parents' home on Tuesday when her husband Tarik Khan, his two brothers and an uncle came and harassed her, demanding more dowry, SHO of Kotwali police station Anil Kapervan said.

When their demands were not met, Khan gave instant triple talaq to Perveen, the police officer said.

A case was registered against Khan and his three family members under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, he said.

Instant triple talaq was made an offence under a new law passed by the Parliament.

The couple had tied the knot in October 2014.