India, Aug. 26 -- The father of Nikki Bhati, who was allegedly set ablaze by her husband and in-laws in Greater Noida over dowry demands, has refuted claims that her daughter's social media activity led to a rift in the family.

Nikki was allegedly set on fire on August 21 by her husband, Vipin Bhati, during a domestic altercation that the police have described as both "shocking" and "premeditated". Four people, including Vipin, have been arrested in the case.

Neighbours claimed that the Bhati family was also locked in disputes over Nikki and her sister Kanchan's social media activity. According to them, the two sisters were active on Instagram and posted makeover reels that their husbands objected to.

However, speaking to PTI news agen...