Woman killed for dowry
A newlywed woman was tortured to death allegedly by her husband and in-laws over dowry at Shihipasha village in Agailjhara upazila of the district on Monday night.
The deceased was Lima Akter, daughter of Mujam Sardar of Baniashuri village in Gournadi upazila.
Lima was married to Jasim Hawladar of Shihipasha village six weeks ago.
Lima's family gave dowry to Jasim in cash and gold ornaments but shortly afterwards, Jasim started torturing her to press for more money, Lima's family members alleged.
On Monday afternoon, Jasim and his family members brutally tortured Lima, leaving her seriously injured, they said.
Lima was sent to Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital where she died.
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