The tragic death of 26-year-old Nikki Payla, allegedly set on fire by her husband Vipin Bhati and her in-laws, has shocked humanity. Despite receiving an SUV, bike, gold, and cash, Vipin and his parents continued making demands. Nikki was burnt to death after 9 years of marriage for the greed of dowry. The case has taken a grim turn, as investigators revealed that her social media activity and plans to reopen her beauty parlour fueled marital tensions.
After Nikki Payala’s murder, her in-laws’ house in Greater Noida has been locked. Her husband Vipin, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and father-in-law have all been arrested. A case has been filed against the four accused under serious charges, including murder. Meanwhile, Nikki’s maternal family is grieving deeply and crying inconsolably.
Nikki And Sister Were Forced To Close Salon
Vipin disapproved of Nikki making Instagram reels and her plan to restart the parlour with her sister Kanchan. The sisters had operated the parlour until six months ago, but constant disputes with their in-laws—who reportedly seized their earnings—forced them to close it down. According to the police, Vipin asking her to stop making Insta reels and videos and Nikki rejecting it often led to heated arguments and the subsequent violence.
On August 21, a few hours before the attack, Nikki and Kanchan argued with their mother-in-law about a reel they were recording in a small studio inside their house. Police said this fight later led to the shocking incident where Nikki was doused with kerosene and set on fire. Shocking videos, said to be recorded by Kanchan, show Vipin pulling Nikki by her hair and taunting her to “make a video.” Another video shows Nikki on fire, struggling and falling while coming down the stairs.
Panchayat And Rs 35 Lakh Dowry
Media reports also mention a dispute involving ₹35 lakh dowry. According to these reports, Nikki’s brother was married to a girl from Pali Palli village. Later, he got involved with another woman from a different religion and left his wife. It is said that Vipin’s father, Satyaveer Bhati, intervened, and a settlement of ₹35 lakh was reached before the Panchayat to maintain the relationship. The conflict between the two families is believed to have been over this money.
