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Shocking! Bhojpuri YouTuber Malti Devi found dead at her in-laws' home, father alleges dowry murder

TOI.in / Nov 24, 2023, 11.29 AM IST

In a tragic turn of events, Bhojpuri YouTuber Malti Chauhan, aged 30, was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances in Uttar Pradesh. Her lifeless body was found hanging at her in-laws' house in the Kali Jagdishpur village within the jurisdiction of the Mahuli police station. The spotlight now falls on her husband, Vishnu, who is under scrutiny as Malti's father, Deepchand, filed a complaint accusing him of her murder. According to Deepchand, Vishnu had picked up Malti from her maternal home the day before her demise. Adding a layer of complexity to the tragedy, he also asserted that Vishnu's alleged affair with another woman had led to a rift between the couple.Disturbing reports have emerged, suggesting that Malti endured frequent harassment over dowry from her in-laws and husband. Malti Chauhan, who shot to fame on YouTube with her 'desi' style of videos, had achieved remarkable success in a remarkably short time, amassing more than 6 Lakh subscribers on the platform.The abrupt rise of Malti to YouTube stardom is now juxtaposed with the somber reality of her untimely demise. Her captivating 'desi' video style had not only garnered a devoted following but had also secured her a substantial 600,000-plus subscribers on the platform.

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