UP horror: 7-month-pregnant woman beaten to death by husband
A 24-year-old pregnant woman was beaten to death by her husband following a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh, India. The husband has been taken into custody while police investigate the circumstances of the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing crisis of domestic violence and gender-based crime in rural India.
LUCKNOW: A 24-year-old woman, who was around seven months pregnant, was allegedly beaten to death with a wooden stick by her husband following a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi district.The woman’s mother-in-law was also injured when she intervened to save her.The incident took place in Myora village under the Bilgram Kotwali area, around 30 km from the Hardoi district headquarters.According to family members, the deceased, identified as Kiran (24), had been married to Vishal (26) for around three years. She was approximately seven months pregnant and also had a one-year-old daughter.Police and family members said Vishal and Kiran had a quarrel at around 4 pm on Tuesday over an issue that is being investigated.
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