2 weeks ago
Hardoi Couple's Conflicting Claims Follow Bizarre Domestic Fight
A couple in Hardoi had a serious fight after the wife returned home unexpectedly.
The wife said her husband bit off her nose and that his parents held her down.
The husband’s family gave a different story.
They said the wife attacked him and hurt herself.
Police took both sides to the police station.
The husband was detained.
The wife received treatment at a local health center and Hardoi Medical College.
Police are checking what really happened because the accounts are different.
Sadhana, 27, alleged that her husband Deepak bit off her nose during a dispute in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh.
She claimed her in-laws restrained her while Deepak attacked her and threw the severed nose into a drain.
Police said Sadhana returned after leaving her husband for about two and a half months, reportedly jumping from a neighbor’s roof.
Deepak’s family alleged that Sadhana attacked him, injured herself, and tried to take their three daughters.
Police detained Deepak, treated Sadhana at medical facilities, and are investigating the conflicting accounts; she has not filed a formal complaint.
- Who
- Sadhana, her husband Deepak, and members of Deepak’s family are involved; police are investigating.
- What
- Sadhana alleged that Deepak bit off her nose during a domestic dispute, while his family made counter-allegations against her.
- Where
- The incident occurred at the couple’s home in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh; the case was handled at Sandi police station.
- When
- The confrontation reportedly occurred on Thursday, after Sadhana had been away for about two and a half months.
- Why
- Police said the dispute began after Sadhana returned unexpectedly; the parties disagree about what happened during the confrontation.
Sadhana’s Allegations
Deepak’s Family’s Account
Cause of injuries
Sadhana’s Allegations
Sadhana alleged that Deepak assaulted her, bit off her nose, and that his parents held her down.
Deepak’s Family’s Account
Deepak’s family alleged that Sadhana attacked Deepak by biting his private parts and then injured herself by banging her head on the ground.
Events before the dispute
Sadhana’s Allegations
The account presented in the report focuses on Sadhana’s return home and the alleged attack that followed.
Deepak’s Family’s Account
Deepak’s mother said Sadhana had left with a local youth about two and a half months earlier and returned while attempting to take the children.
Legal position
Sadhana’s Allegations
Sadhana had not filed a formal complaint at the time of the report.
Deepak’s Family’s Account
Deepak’s mother had filed a complaint, while police said they were examining all the facts.
Key facts
- Location
- Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh
- Accused husband
- Deepak
- Complainant’s allegation
- Sadhana said Deepak bit off her nose and attacked her head.
- Counter-allegation
- Deepak’s family said Sadhana attacked him and injured herself.
- Police action
- Deepak was detained, and police are investigating both accounts.
- Medical treatment
- Sadhana was taken to Sandi Community Health Centre and later referred to Hardoi Medical College.
- Family details
- The couple has been married for about ten years and has three daughters aged eight, six, and three.









