Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Woman Alleges Husband Forced Poisoning After Affair Dispute in Katni
A woman named Jyoti Sahu became seriously ill after allegedly consuming poison.
She says her husband, Umesh Sahu, forced her to take it.
Jyoti said they argued after she saw him with another woman.
The incident reportedly happened in Barji village during the Hartalika Teej festival.
She was first taken to a nearby hospital in Rithi.
Doctors later sent her to Katni District Hospital because her condition worsened.
A video showed her receiving treatment in the hospital.
Police are investigating the case using her statement.
Jyoti Sahu accused her husband, Umesh Sahu, of forcing her to consume poison.
The alleged incident occurred in Barji village during the Hartalika Teej festival.
Jyoti said the dispute began after she saw Umesh with another woman.
She was first taken to Rithi Hospital before being referred to Katni District Hospital.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Ratnesh Mishra said Rithi police are investigating her allegations.
- Who
- Jyoti Sahu accused her husband, Umesh Sahu, of forcing her to consume poison; police are investigating.
- What
- A woman allegedly consumed poison after an argument with her husband over another woman.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred during the Hartalika Teej festival; a hospital video surfaced on Friday, September 18, 2026.
- Where
- Barji village in the Rithi police station area of Katni, Madhya Pradesh; she was treated at Katni District Hospital.
- Why
- According to Jyoti, the argument began after she saw her husband with another woman.
Woman's Allegation
Police Position
What happened
Woman's Allegation
Jyoti Sahu alleged that Umesh Sahu forced her to consume poison after they argued about another woman.
Police Position
Police have not announced a final finding and are investigating the case based on Jyoti's statement.
Evidence and next steps
Woman's Allegation
A hospital video showed Jyoti in critical condition while receiving treatment.
Police Position
DSP Ratnesh Mishra said further details would become known after the investigation.
- Accused husband
- Umesh Sahu
- Woman making allegation
- Jyoti Sahu
- Reported location
- Barji village, Katni, Madhya Pradesh
- Festival
- Hartalika Teej
- Initial treatment
- Rithi Hospital
- Current treatment
- Katni District Hospital
- Investigation
- Rithi police are investigating based on Jyoti's statement