Greater Noida, Aug. 24 -- The Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested the mother-in-law of the woman, 28-year-old Nikki Bhati, who was burned to death over dowry-demand on Thursday, just hours after the victim's husband, Vipin Bhati, was shot in the leg while trying to escape custody.

According to the DCP of Greater Noida, the mother-in-law, another accused in the case, has been arrested in the case.

Earlier in the day, Vipin Bhati, accused of brutally assaulting and setting his wife ablaze at their Greater Noida residence, tried to snatch a pistol from an officer while being taken to recover a bottle of inflammable liquid he had allegedly purchased.

After the encounter, Vipin was caught and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The vic...