A horrific incident unfolded in Kushinagar district during the early hours of Monday. A 23-year-old man allegedly slit his wife's throat with a sickle before taking his own life. Police confirmed the tragic details of this domestic violence case.
Elopement Against Family Wishes
The couple had eloped approximately two months ago. They got married against the wishes of both their families. They returned to their home just two days before the tragedy occurred.
Police records reveal significant social tensions. The man belonged to an upper-class background. His wife was a minor and came from a Scheduled Caste family. This inter-caste relationship faced strong opposition from both sides.
Family Opposition and Legal Action
The girl's mother had filed a First Information Report (FIR) after the couple eloped. This formal complaint highlighted the family's disapproval of the relationship. The social pressure created a volatile situation for the young couple.
The Gruesome Discovery
The man's stepmother made the shocking discovery. She returned home to find the door locked from inside. After repeated calls went unanswered, she alerted other family members.
Villagers helped break open the door. Inside, they found the horrifying scene. The man had allegedly attacked his wife with a sickle. He then hanged himself in the same room.
Police and Forensic Response
Senior police officials rushed to the village immediately. Circle Officer Siddharth Verma led the response team. A forensic team was summoned to collect crucial evidence from the crime scene.
Both bodies were sent for a post-mortem examination. This procedure will help establish the exact cause and time of death. Investigators are treating the location as a primary crime scene.
Investigating the Motive
Preliminary investigation points to a domestic dispute. Police believe an argument might have escalated violently. This conflict apparently led to the fatal attack and subsequent suicide.
"Prima facie, it appears that an argument escalated, after which the man killed his wife and then committed suicide. All angles are being examined," stated Circle Officer Siddharth Verma. The investigation remains active and thorough.
Family Circumstances
The man's father, a carpenter by profession, was away in Bihar during the incident. His younger brother lives separately from the family home. These absences meant fewer people were present when the tragedy occurred.
Police continue to question family members and villagers. They are piecing together the couple's final hours. The case highlights serious issues of caste discrimination and domestic violence in society.
