The investigation into the death of Nikki Bhati, aged 28, is ongoing, with new details emerging daily. Initial reports indicate that Nikki, allegedly set on fire by her in-laws, told medical professionals she sustained burn injuries while cooking. Police sources suggest she may have been protecting her sister by making this statement. Furthermore, Nikki’s family initially declined a post-mortem examination, only consenting after police intervention. The ‘dying declaration’ documented in the hospital’s medico-legal certificate (MLC No. 703) states the burns were due to a cooking cylinder blast. Nikki was brought to the hospital in critical condition at 6 pm by Devendra, a relative of her husband, Vipin Bhati.
