Nikki Bhati, 28, died of severe burn injuries on August 21 at her home in Greater Noida’s Sirsa after allegedly being set on fire by her husband Vipin and in-laws. Police have now ruled out the initial claim of a cylinder blast, instead pointing to an empty thinner bottle and a lighter recovered from the scene as key evidence.
Investigators suggest Nikki may have cited a cylinder blast at the hospital to protect her in-laws and her sister Kanchan, who is married into the same family. Her autopsy confirmed death due to burns. CCTV footage, witness statements, and the recovery of materials have led to the arrest of her husband Vipin, his parents, and his brother.