Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Pregnant Woman Dies After Alleged Police Kick; Six Suspended
Police went to Labhaua village to arrest Gaurav in a theft case.
His pregnant wife, Anjali, asked them not to take him away.
Her family says a police officer kicked her in the stomach during the arrest.
Anjali was taken to a hospital and gave birth to a baby boy early.
Her health then became worse, and she died at a private hospital.
The baby was in critical condition and was sent to Agra for more care.
Villagers protested after learning about her death.
Six police personnel were suspended over alleged negligence.
Police also arranged a post-mortem and deployed officers to prevent disorder.
Six police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, were suspended in Firozabad for alleged negligence.
Anjali’s family alleges that Sub-Inspector Dharmpal Singh kicked her abdomen during her husband Gaurav’s arrest.
Anjali gave birth prematurely after her condition worsened and later died at a private hospital.
Her newborn son was reported to be in critical condition and referred to Agra for treatment.
Villagers protested at the police station, while authorities conducted a post-mortem and deployed officers to maintain order.
- Who
- Anjali, the 28-year-old wife of theft suspect Gaurav, died after the alleged incident; six police personnel were suspended.
- What
- Anjali allegedly suffered an abdominal injury while resisting her husband’s arrest, gave birth prematurely, and later died.
- When
- The police team arrived late Sunday night; Anjali gave birth Monday morning and died later that day.
- Where
- The incident began in Labhaua village in the Shikohabad area of Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh; Anjali died at a private hospital in Firozabad.
- Why
- Police were attempting to arrest Gaurav in connection with a theft case; authorities cited alleged negligence in suspending the personnel.
Family and villagers’ allegations
Police response and action
What happened during the arrest
Family and villagers’ allegations
Anjali’s family alleges that Sub-Inspector Dharmpal Singh kicked her in the abdomen while she pleaded for Gaurav’s release.
Police response and action
Police officials confirmed the suspensions for alleged negligence, but the reports do not say that authorities accepted the family’s specific allegation.
Response after Anjali’s death
Family and villagers’ allegations
Villagers protested at the police station and questioned the officers’ conduct; reports also say Gaurav was released after Anjali died.
Police response and action
Police said six personnel were suspended, a post-mortem was conducted, last rites took place, and additional officers were deployed to maintain order.
- Victim
- Anjali, 28, the pregnant wife of Gaurav
- Police action
- Six personnel were suspended, including two sub-inspectors
- Named suspended officers
- Sub-Inspectors Dharmpal Singh and Satyapal Singh
- Other suspended personnel
- Head Constables Mohan Singh and Arvind Kumar, and Constables Bhavtosh Kumar and Kuldeep Kumar
- Arrest case
- Gaurav was being arrested in connection with a theft case
- Newborn’s condition
- The baby boy was reported to be in critical condition and referred to Agra
- Post-mortem
- Anjali’s post-mortem examination was conducted late Monday night
