Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Uttar Pradesh: Mother-in-Law Murdered by Daughters-in-Law
In a village in Uttar Pradesh, two women were arrested for killing their mother-in-law.
The elderly woman would tell her sons about their wives' behavior, which made the women angry.
The women, tired of her complaints and interference, attacked and killed her with weapons.
Police investigated after a complaint was filed, finding the murder weapon and confessions from the suspects.
The motive was the mother-in-law's disapproval of the women's interactions with other people.
Two daughters-in-law arrested for allegedly murdering their mother-in-law in Uttar Pradesh.
The victim, Jaharun Khatun, had complained to her sons about their wives' interactions with outsiders.
The suspects, Shayra and Shabeena, were reportedly angered by the mother-in-law's interference.
Police investigation revealed the women attacked the victim with sticks and a sickle.
The murder weapon was recovered, and the suspects confessed to the crime.
- Who
- Shayra Khatun and Shabeena Khatun killed their mother-in-law, Jaharun Khatun.
- What
- Two daughters-in-law murdered their mother-in-law.
- When
- On or around August 14th.
- Where
- Gidhiya village, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The daughters-in-law were angered by the mother-in-law's complaints to her sons about their behavior and interactions with outsiders.
Mother-in-Law
Daughters-in-Law
Interference vs. Privacy
Mother-in-Law
Expressed concern to sons about daughters-in-law's behavior.
Daughters-in-Law
Daughters-in-law felt the mother-in-law was interfering in their lives.
- Victim
- Jaharun Khatun
- Suspects
- Shayra Khatun, Shabeena Khatun
- Location
- Gidhiya, Sonbhadra
- Motive
- Complaints to sons
- Weapon
- Sticks and khurpi (sickle-like tool)
- Arrest Date
- August 23, 2025