Bhojpuri youtuber Malti Devi found dead; father alleges murder over dowry in UP

The lifeless body of Malti Devi, a prominent Bhojpuri YouTuber known for her channel 'Malti Chauhan Fun' with over 6.5 lakh subscribers, was discovered hanging at her in-laws' residence in Uttar Pradesh, as reported by the police on Thursday. The father of the 23-year-old victim has made serious allegations, claiming that his daughter was allegedly murdered by her in-laws due to dissatisfaction with the dowry arrangements.

The Mahuli police station has officially registered an FIR against Malti Devi's husband, Vishnu Kumar, and three relatives, under the appropriate sections of the Indian Penal Code. The police are actively investigating the case, and additional superintendent of police (ASP) Santosh Kumar Singh mentioned that the deceased was facing difficulties in her marriage, prompting a thorough examination of all aspects of the situation.

The tragic death of Malti Devi, a 23-year-old Bhojpuri YouTuber, has raised concerns as her lifeless body was found hanging at her in-laws' residence in Uttar Pradesh. Her father alleges that she was murdered over dowry issues, leading to the registration of an FIR against her husband, Vishnu Kumar, and three relatives. With a substantial subscriber base on her YouTube channel, Malti Devi's commitment to content creation is evident through the extensive collection of 24,000 videos on her platform.

The Mahuli police station is actively handling the case, and ASP Santosh Kumar Singh stated that the investigation is exploring all aspects, particularly focusing on the reported difficulties in the deceased's marriage.

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