Siliguri, 23rd December: A man has been arrested on charges of physically and mentally torturing his wife for dowry by Siliguri Women Police Station. The arrested individual has been identified as Bishnu Shah, a resident of Champasari area under Pradhan Nagar Police Station.
According to police sources, Jyoti married Bishnu Sha in 2020 after falling in love. Initially, their marriage was smooth, but after about six months, Bishnu allegedly began pressuring his wife to bring money and other items from her house. It is further alleged that Bishnu started physically and mentally abusing Jyoti and threatening her over the dowry demands.
Unable to endure the abuse, Jyoti filed a written complaint against her husband at Siliguri Women Police Station on December 18. Acting on the complaint, the police arrested Bishnu Sha from the Champasari area. He was produced before the Siliguri court on Monday. The police are continuing their investigation into the matter.