Man, 63, Shoots Wife Dead, Then Tries To Kill Self In UP's Shahjahanpur
A 63-year-old man shot and killed his wife following a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur before attempting to take his own life. The man is currently receiving medical treatment under police supervision.
Why it matters
Reflects the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the accessibility of illegal firearms in parts of India.
A 63-year-old man on Tuesday allegedly shot his wife dead with a country-made firearm following a domestic dispute here and later attempted suicide by shooting himself, police said.The incident took place in Maholiya Veeran village under the Khutar police station area on Tuesday evening, they said.Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Diksha Bhavare said Harpal (63) argued with his wife, Laxmi (60), which escalated."During the altercation, Harpal allegedly opened fire on his wife with a country-made pistol, killing her…
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