Wife Complains Against IRS Officer Over Dowry Harassment

Hyderabad: An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer was arrested on Tuesday by the Jubilee Hills police from his residence after his wife filed a complaint against him of dowry harassment. The victim K. Sravani lodged a complaint on April 14. The accused K. Vamsi Krishna who was posted in Delhi came to the city on leave.

The official added that as it’s a matrimonial dispute the couple was sent for counseling

Jubilee Hills ACP N. Murali said that the IRS officer applied for a bail and was later released. The official added that as it's a matrimonial dispute the couple was sent for counseling. The victim said that her in-laws including her husband harassed her for additional dowry.

A criminal case has been booked against eight persons from Vamsi's side of relations including him. They were booked under sections 498-A, 420, 354 of the IPC and 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.