India, July 14 -- The family of the woman who was shot dead by her husband early Monday on a road in east Delhi's Kalyanpuri has alleged harassment and abuse over dowry ever since her marriage in 2023.

The victim, identified as Priyanka Bhati, was shot dead by her husband on the road, just hours after she celebrated her birthday at midnight. Priyanka was a teacher at Prudence School in Ashok Vihar.

The accused is her husband Manish Bhati, a Delhi Police constable posted with the Anti-Auto Theft Squad of the East district. He is currently on the run, police said, HT has learnt.

Priyanka's younger brother, Nitin, who is a constable with the Uttar Pradesh Police, said his brother-in-law would often abuse and assault his sister over dowry....