Bihar: Woman burnt alive for allegedly opposing husband’s illicit affair with his sister-in-law
Araria: In a tragic incident, a 25-year-old woman was allegedly burnt alive by her husband for opposing his illicit relationship with his sister-in-law at Bagulaha village in Bihar's Araria district.
"Lusi and Santosh Yadav had got married in 2018. On Thursday night, Lusi quarrelled with her sister-in-law, Rupa Devi, over some domestic issue. Rupa complained against Lusi to her husband. In a fit of rage, Santosh with the help of Rupa caught Lusi, sprinkled petrol on her, and set ablaze," Brahmdev Yadav, father of the deceased, was quoted as saying by Times of India. He arrived in the village after locals residing nearby alerted him about the incident.
Police stated Lusi was initially taken to Raniganj Referral Hospital, where doctors referred her to Patna for more advanced treatment due to her critical condition. However, she succumbed to her injuries on the way.
Nirmalendu Yadav, SHO of Raniganj police station, said that the father of the deceased has lodged an FIR against Santosh Yadav and Rupa Devi. Further investigation into the incident is underway.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
