Greater Noida police shot and injured Vipin Bhati, the prime accused in the brutal murder of his wife Nikki, after he allegedly tried to escape custody on Saturday.
According to police, Vipin attempted to snatch a pistol from an officer while being taken to recover a thinner bottle he had purchased. He managed to flee near Sirsa Chauraha despite repeated warnings. Officers opened fire, and a bullet struck him in the leg.
Vipin Shows No Remorse After Arrest
Despite the serious charges against him, Vipin showed no regret after being taken into custody. “I have no remorse. I haven’t killed her. She died on her own. Husband and wife often have fights. It is very common,” he said.
Reacting to the encounter, Nikki’s father supported the police action. “The police did the right thing. A criminal always tries to run, and Vipin was a criminal. Our request is that the others should also be caught,” he told India Today.
Shocking Testimony From Victim’s Son
Nikki, a woman in her mid-30s, was allegedly tortured and set ablaze by her in-laws in front of her young son and sister. “Meri mumma ke upar kuch dala, fir unko chanta mara fir lighter se aag laga di (They poured something on my mother, slapped her, and then set her on fire with a lighter),” her six-year-old son recounted.
Her father alleged that Nikki faced constant dowry harassment despite fulfilling repeated demands. “First they demanded a Scorpio in dowry, which was given. Later, they asked for a Bullet bike, and that too was provided. Yet, they kept torturing my daughter,” he said.
Greed Over Mercedes, Father Demands Action
According to the preliminary probe, the family’s newly purchased Mercedes had also attracted Vipin’s attention, and he had been demanding it as part of dowry. Nikki’s father accused him of escalating demands and tormenting his daughter.
He also called for strong action from authorities. “They killed my elder daughter. The accused should be arrested after an encounter. This is Yogi ji’s government. Bulldozers should be used against the accused. Otherwise, we will sit on a hunger strike,” he warned.