Wedding party, pick up by husband and then 'fall' from building - Delhi newlywed's final hours

A 28-year-old newlywed from Delhi was found dead on July 4. Police said Akriti Sutar allegedly fell from the third floor. The fall happened at an NDMC residential complex in Lodhi Colony. Akriti’s husband, Arastu Sikka, was arrested on Monday. Police booked Arastu Sikka for dowry death and cruelty by husband or relatives.

Akriti’s family said Akriti tried to handle alleged taunts alone. Akriti’s younger brother, Amay Sutar, said Akriti planned to keep earning. Amay Sutar said Akriti thought savings could buy household items later. Amay Sutar said Akriti hoped this would end the alleged harassment at home.

Akriti married Arastu Sikka on April 24 after a two-year relationship. Amay Sutar said Akriti paused work for the wedding. Akriti then rejoined as a sales executive at a private company in Chhatarpur. Amay Sutar said Akriti resumed work on July 1. Four days later, Akriti was found dead in Lodhi Colony.