Man Hacks 8-Month Pregnant Wife To Death. Children, 5 And 2, Bear Witness

An eight-month pregnant woman was brutally murdered by her husband with a sickle in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district following a domestic dispute fueled by his alcohol addiction. The crime was witnessed by the couple's two young children, whose testimony led to the immediate arrest of the accused.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the critical issue of domestic violence and the devastating impact of substance abuse on family safety, underscoring the need for stronger social support systems and intervention strategies.
In a horiffic incident from Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba, an eight-month pregnant woman was killed with a sickle by her alcoholic husband in front of their children, aged five and two, during an argument between the couple.The accused, Hanif Mansoori, has been arrested by police based on the 5-year-old's statement, while the victim Manisha's body has been sent for post-mortem examination.The incident happened in Bijrari village, under the Panwari police station area in Mahoba.According to officials, the accused was severely addicted to alcohol and gambling and had already sold most of his land to fund his addictions.
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