NCW seeks action
Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken serious note of the incident and sought swift action. In a statement issued on Sunday, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said she has written to the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police, directing the immediate arrest of all accused, strict action under relevant provisions of law, and a fair and time-bound investigation into the case.
Nikki case: Conflicting evidence raises questions
Meanwhile, a major twist has also emerged in the case as the central question remains: Did Nikki die by suicide, or did her husband Vipin set her ablaze? According to the FIR filed by Nikki's sister Kanchan, the incident took place on August 21 around 5:30 am. Kanchan alleged that Vipin poured a flammable substance on Nikki and set her on fire with a lighter, which led to her death.
CCTV footage raises doubts
However, CCTV footage from the same morning tells a slightly different story. Around 5:40 am, Vipin is seen standing outside a shop with his child. Suddenly, upon hearing loud noises, he is seen rushing back towards the house and then quickly reverses his vehicle into the lane before leaving for the hospital. The timing has raised doubts, as Kanchan claims the incident happened at 5:30 am while the footage shows Vipin outside ten minutes later.
Silence from family members
Nikki's parents, who initially supported Kanchan's version, are now refraining from making direct statements. They are saying that Vipin was seen rushing back from outside when the fire broke out. Meanwhile, Kanchan herself has disappeared from the scene, with family members claiming she is unwell due to low blood pressure.
Questions around 'doctored video' evidence
Another controversy has surfaced regarding a video circulating on social media. According to reports, the video showing Nikki being set on fire was allegedly doctored. The original video was from February, when a domestic fight between Nikki and Vipin turned violent, leaving Vipin injured. In that footage, Vipin’s mother is also seen hitting her. Sources allege that the fire sequence was later added to the February video to strengthen the murder claim.
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