Dowry death

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  • In India, traditionally sanctioned murder by burning of brides whose dowry seems unsatisfactory in the eyes of the bridegroom's family.
  • En Inde, la tradition admet la mise au feu, aujourd'hui sous apparences accisentelles, d'une nouvelle mariée dont la dot ne satisfait pas la famille du marié.

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Dowry death

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Dowry death

  • UF Bride burning

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