19. The aforesaid statement does not form part of the investigation papers. However, there is a copy of a written complaint, dated 18th January 2019, which forms part of the investigation papers. In the said complaint, dated 18th January 2019, though the frst informant has named the petitioners herein, yet they are not in the frame till 9th January 2019. The allegations are against Vikas, in particular, and his parents and brothers, in general. On 2nd January 2019 itself, the accused Nos.1 to 5, i.e., Vikas, his parents and brothers, allegedly abused, assaulted and turned the respondent No.2 out of her matrimonial home and relieved her of gold and silver ornaments. On 9th January 2019, the petitioners herein were present when discussions were held to resolve the matrimonial dispute. On that day also, Vikas had allegedly assaulted the respondent No.2 and turned her out of the matrimonial home. There is a general allegation that the accused, including the petitioners, threatened the respondent No.2 not to return to the matrimonial home lest she will face dire consequences.
