Muzaffarpur coach operator accused of demanding ₹20 lakh dowry, threatening student

Police in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, have filed an FIR against the proprietor of a local coaching institute for allegedly deceiving a female student by promising marriage and then demanding a dowry of ₹20 million along with a car. According to the complaint, after the student refused to meet the dowry demand, the accused threatened to circulate objectionable photographs and videos of her, prompting the victim to approach authorities. The investigation, led by the Muzaffarpur police, has recorded statements from the student and witnesses, and the accused has been taken into custody. The case is being registered under sections relating to cheating, dowry harassment and criminal intimidation. Legal experts note that such dowry-related intimidation is a punishable offense under the Dowry Prohibition Act and the Indian Penal Code, and the police have urged other victims to come forward. The incident highlights growing concerns about exploitation in private coaching environments, prompting calls for stricter oversight.