Conflicting Accounts Emerge in Nikki Bhati’s Death Investigation

The investigation into the death of Nikki Bhati reveals conflicting narratives. Nikki, allegedly a victim of arson by her in-laws, told medical personnel her burns occurred during a cooking incident, according to reports. Police are exploring the possibility that this statement was intended to shield her sister. The family’s initial reluctance to authorize a post-mortem examination changed after police intervention. The hospital’s medico-legal certificate records Nikki’s statement: ‘burn at home, due to blast of cooking cylinder.’ Nikki was brought to the hospital in a critical state at 6 pm by Devendra, a relative of Vipin Bhati, her husband.