Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Man Allegedly Attacks Wife With Sickle in Ujjain Over Suspicion
Police say a man named Sunil allegedly attacked his wife, Mala, with a sickle in Ujjain.
The incident reportedly happened on the night of October 1.
Mala told police that she was hurt on her hands and legs.
She said they had argued before and had been living apart for about six months.
She also said she works at a hotel to help pay for their three children.
According to her complaint, the couple had disputes over his suspicions about her and household expenses.
Police have opened a case and are investigating.
They are checking video footage and looking for Sunil, who police say has not been found.
Police said a man identified as Sunil allegedly attacked his wife, Mala, with a sickle in Ujjain.
The attack reportedly happened around 9:30 p.m. on October 1 in the Dhacha Bhavan area.
Mala told police she was injured on her hands and legs and had complained of repeated disputes and abuse.
She said the couple had lived separately for about six months and that she worked at a hotel to support their three children.
Police registered a case, are examining CCTV footage, and said Sunil remains absconding.
- Who
- Mala said her husband, Sunil, attacked her; police are investigating.
- What
- Sunil allegedly attacked Mala with a sickle, injuring her hands and legs.
- When
- Around 9:30 p.m. on October 1; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Dhacha Bhavan area, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, within Chimanganj police station limits.
- Why
- Mala told police the attack followed a dispute and her husband's suspicions about her character.
- Incident
- Alleged sickle attack on Mala by her husband, Sunil
- Reported time
- Around 9:30 p.m. on October 1
- Location
- Dhacha Bhavan area, Ujjain
- Reported injuries
- Hands and legs
- Children
- Three: an elder daughter and two younger sons
- Police action
- A case was registered; CCTV footage is being examined
- Suspect status
- Police said Sunil remains absconding