Nikki Bhati's Father Denies Harassment Allegations By Daughter-In-Law: 'Our Doors Open...'

Last Updated:August 27, 2025, 21:51 IST

Nikki Bhati's father denies dowry harassment claims by his daughter-in-law amid Greater Noida case.

Father of Nikki Bhati denied allegations of harassment by daughter-in-law.

The father of Nikki Bhati, who was allegedly set ablaze by her husband and in-laws in Greater Noida over dowry demands, denied allegations of harassment made against him and his family by his estranged daughter-in-law.

Meenakshi, who married Bhikari Singh Payla’s son and Nikki Bhati’s brother Rohit Payla in 2016, claimed that she faced repeated demands for dowry from the family. She alleged that while her father had already given a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz car and 31 tola of gold at the time of her marriage, her in-laws later demanded a Scorpio SUV.

She further accused Nikki and her sister Kanchan of targeting her, telling news agency ANI, “My in-laws used to beat me for dowry. I used to run away to my village. They never allowed me to keep a mobile phone. Rohit used to stay out of his home for three months. I spent nine years there, but for the last 14 months I have been at my own home."

In response, Nikki Bhati’s father Bhikari Singh rejected the accusations, saying, “My son (Rohit Payla) never lifted his hand on her (daughter-in-law). Does it ever happen that a family comes to drop their daughter (his daughter-in-law) off at home and attack her family? I have all the evidence. Our doors are always open for her."

The case of 28-year-old Nikki Bhati has become increasingly complex amid conflicting accounts from her family and in-laws. Nikki Bhati’s father and sister, Kanchan, allege that she was beaten and set on fire by her husband, Vipin Bhati, and his parents following years of escalating dowry demands. Kanchan, also married into the same family, claims to have witnessed the assault, which she says was triggered by arguments over Nikki Bhati’s beauty parlour business and social media activity.

Police have arrested Vipin Bhati, his parents and his brother Rohit, while also seizing videos, CCTV footage and forensic samples as part of the investigation. One video, reportedly filmed by Kanchan, shows Nikki Bhati being dragged by her hair and later engulfed in flames.

Location :

Delhi, India, India

First Published:

August 27, 2025, 21:51 IST

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