India, Aug. 28 -- In a major twist to the Nikki Bhati's dowry murder case, her sister-in-law, Minakshi, estranged wife of her brother Rohit Payla, has alleged that she too faced dowry harassment by her in-laws.

Deceased Nikki Bhati's family had accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment, but now a similar accusation has emerged against her own family.

Nikki Bhati's family had accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment, but now a similar accusation has emerged against her own family.

The Paylas, family of Nikki Bhati, had then demanded a new model of Scorpio SUV and cash, Minakshi's family claimed.

On being denied, Minakshi alleged that her in-laws sent her back to her parents' house.

The dispute remained unresolved,...