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Witness who found body says legs bent at unusual angle
NDTV··8 Jul
A man who first reported the death of newlywed Akriti Sutar, 28, in Delhi's Lodhi Colony on July 4, 2026, told NDTV her legs were bent at an unusual angle and there was no trace of blood. Her husband Arastu Sikka was arrested on dowry death charges. The couple married in April. Akriti resumed work on July 1.
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What It Means For You
- Newlywed women facing dowry pressure remain vulnerable to domestic abuse.
- Witness accounts can shape how police classify suspicious deaths.
- Families should report dowry harassment before situations escalate fatally.
What's Happening
- Akriti Sutar was found dead in Lodhi Colony on July 4.
- Husband Arastu Sikka was arrested on dowry death charges.
- A witness reported unusual physical details when discovering the body.
Case Context
- Couple married in April 2026 after two years of courtship.
- Akriti returned to work as a sales executive on July 1.
- Brother alleges dowry demands and post-marriage work restrictions.
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