Archive · 30 Jul 2026
UP Man Booked After Attempting to Kill Pregnant Wife
A man named Rahul in Uttar Pradesh tried to kill his pregnant wife, Sunita, after she said she would not abort her baby because it was a girl.
He and his family also asked for money and jewelry from her family.
Sunita said her husband had a secret test that showed the baby was a girl.
The police said they booked Rahul and his relatives for the crime.
They also said the case is under the law that stops dowry and other bad actions.
The police will investigate more and take action.
The case shows how some families still want only boys.
It also shows the law is trying to protect women.
The police are working to keep everyone safe.
Rahul and three family members booked after wife alleged attempted strangulation.
Sunita Devi, 22, claimed husband pressured her to abort a female fetus.
Police say illegal prenatal sex determination test was performed.
Dowry harassment alleged after birth of their daughter in 2024.
FIR registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Dowry Prohibition Act.
- Who
- Rahul, Sunita Devi, Leelawati, Deoraj alias Bajrangi, Asha
- What
- Attempted strangulation of pregnant wife, illegal sex determination, dowry harassment
- When
- Incident on July 17, 2024; FIR on July 29, 2024
- Where
- Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Rahul wanted abortion after learning fetus was female and demanded dowry
- Location
- Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Suspects
- Rahul, Leelawati, Deoraj alias Bajrangi, Asha
- Victim
- Sunita Devi
- Charges
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Dowry Prohibition Act
- Incident Date
- July 17, 2024
- FIR Date
- July 29, 2024
- Pregnancy Stage
- Third month
- Sex Determination Test
- Illegal prenatal test