A 27-year-old police constable stationed at Bisalpur in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district has levelled grave allegations against her husband, also a constable in Gautam Buddh Nagar, and six in-laws, claiming they subjected her to years of dowry-related torture, forced her to drink sanitiser after she caught her husband in a compromising position with his sister Shweta on 5 September 2024, and that her brother-in-law raped her at gunpoint on 5 October 2025.
Married on 26 January 2023 with her family gifting items worth Rs 50 lakh including a car, gold, and electronics, she endured demands for more, forced pregnancy drugs, beatings, and threats; she filed a complaint on 8 December 2025, resulting in an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections for cruelty, grievous hurt, criminal intimidation, and the Dowry Prohibition Act against husband Priyank Sharma, parents Rajeshwar Prasad Sharma and Kunti Devi, brothers-in-law Anuj and Mukesh Sharma, and sisters-in-law Shweta and Santosh, plus a separate rape FIR against Mukesh at Kharkhauda station. Bisalpur SHO Sanjeev Shukla confirmed the case registration and ongoing probe, with no arrests as of 12 December 2025; in-laws deny all accusations, calling them baseless amid mounting scrutiny on domestic violence in law enforcement families.
Harrowing Dowry Torment Unveiled
The young constable’s nightmare reportedly began shortly after her marriage to Priyank Sharma, a fellow police personnel from Meerut, on 26 January 2023. Her family generously provided wedding gifts valued at around Rs 50 lakh, encompassing a car, gold and silver jewellery, household electronics, and other valuables, yet the in-laws allegedly dismissed these as inadequate and immediately demanded a Scorpio SUV.
This set off a chain of relentless harassment, with verbal abuse escalating to physical assaults whenever she resisted further payments. On 13 July 2023, her husband and father-in-law purportedly coerced her into taking medication to ensure a male child, beating her severely upon refusal; she eventually gave birth to a son on 30 January 2024, who now battles seizures believed to stem from injuries sustained in the womb.
“They wanted a son at any cost and would not stop until I complied,” she detailed in her complaint, painting a picture of a woman trapped in a cycle of greed and violence despite her role upholding the law daily at Pilibhit’s Bisalpur station.
The sanitiser incident stands as a particularly brutal peak of retaliation. On 5 September 2024, the constable walked in on her husband entangled inappropriately with his sister Shweta at their home, shattering her world further. Enraged by the discovery, the in-laws allegedly pinned her down, force-fed her sanitiser down her throat, and issued dire warnings of murder should she breathe a word to anyone.
She endured intense vomiting, excruciating stomach pain, and required urgent medical intervention, yet fear kept her silent for over a year. Colleagues describe her as a diligent officer handling routine duties, unaware of the domestic hell she concealed, which humanises the profound isolation many victims face even those trained to seek justice.
Pattern of Familial Abuse and Legal Recourse
This ordeal forms part of a broader pattern of abuse post-marriage, where dowry refusals triggered routine beatings and molestation attempts by brother-in-law Mukesh Sharma.
The horrors culminated on 5 October 2025, when Mukesh allegedly raped her at gunpoint in Meerut, an act that prompted a parallel FIR at Kharkhauda police station under BNS provisions for rape and criminal intimidation.
The main complaint, lodged on 8 December 2025 after confiding in trusted peers, names seven accused: husband Priyank, his parents Rajeshwar Prasad Sharma and Kunti Devi, brothers Anuj and Mukesh, and sisters Shweta and Santosh. Pilibhit authorities swiftly registered the FIR under relevant BNS sections 85 (cruelty by husband or relatives), 117 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt), 351 (criminal intimidation), alongside the Dowry Prohibition Act, reflecting legal recognition of the multifaceted torment.
Bisalpur Station House Officer Sanjeev Shukla affirmed to media outlets that the investigation proceeds methodically, including medical examinations and witness statements, though no arrests have materialised by 12 December 2025.
The in-laws, through unverified channels, vehemently deny the charges, labelling them a fabricated bid for sympathy or separation, which underscores the frequent he-said-she-said dynamics in such cases.
This delay raises questions about internal police sensitivities when officers are involved, especially as national statistics reveal thousands of unreported domestic violence instances annually, disproportionately affecting women in uniform who hesitate due to career stigma.
Broader Context of Violence in Uniformed Homes
Domestic strife within law enforcement families is not isolated, often amplified by power imbalances and societal expectations. The constable’s saga mirrors rising reports across Uttar Pradesh, where dowry deaths and bride burnings persist despite stringent laws, with the National Crime Records Bureau noting over 6,000 such cases yearly nationwide.
Her unique position entrusted to protect citizens while vulnerable at home amplifies the irony and urgency, prompting calls for specialised counselling and fast-track courts for police personnel.
Preceding incidents, like the 2023 forced medication, illustrate how early red flags escalate unchecked, while post-sanitiser harassment allegedly continued, including eviction threats and child custody battles, eroding her resolve until recent courage prevailed.
Official silence beyond FIR confirmation highlights procedural caution, yet activists advocate for immediate protection orders and family courts intervention to safeguard the infant son caught in the crossfire.
This backdrop enhances reader understanding, revealing systemic gaps where patriarchal norms clash with modern legal frameworks, particularly in rural districts like Pilibhit known for conservative family structures.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This gut-wrenching betrayal of a woman sworn to serve and protect exposes the deep rot of dowry culture and unchecked familial tyranny, demanding immediate empathy, accountability, and transformative dialogue to nurture homes rooted in kindness and mutual respect.
The Logical Indian passionately upholds harmony, coexistence, and positive change, urging expedited investigations, comprehensive victim rehabilitation including trauma counselling for the constable and her child, and societal campaigns dismantling greed-driven abuses that shatter lives across castes and professions. Robust policy reforms, like mandatory reporting protocols for police families and community awareness drives, can pave the way for safer unions.
