Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Two Women Allegedly Killed by Husbands in Uttar Pradesh
Police in Uttar Pradesh reported two separate cases in which women were allegedly killed by their husbands.
In Hardoi, a 24-year-old woman named Kiran was seven months pregnant.
Police said her husband, Vishal Pal, attacked her with a stick after an argument.
His mother was also allegedly assaulted when she tried to help.
In Agra, another woman named Kiran was allegedly killed by her husband and his family.
Her brother said they wanted more dowry after the family had spent about Rs 30 lakh on the marriage.
Police said the woman was attacked with an iron rod and a knife.
The Hardoi suspect was detained, while the Agra suspects allegedly left with the couple’s two sons.
A seven-month pregnant woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Bilgram, Hardoi.
Police said 24-year-old Kiran died after allegedly being attacked with a stick in Mayora village.
In Agra, a 30-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband and his family over dowry.
Police said the Agra victim was attacked with an iron rod and had her throat slit with a knife.
Vishal Pal was detained in Hardoi, while the Agra suspect and relatives allegedly fled with two sons.
- Who
- Two women named Kiran were allegedly killed; the suspected attackers were their husbands, Vishal Pal in Hardoi and Vivek with family members in Agra.
- What
- Police reported two separate alleged killings, including the beating death of a seven-month pregnant woman and a suspected dowry-related murder.
- When
- Both incidents occurred on Tuesday; police reported them on Wednesday, September 9.
- Where
- The incidents occurred in Mayora village in Bilgram, Hardoi, and Pili Pokhar village in the Khandouli area of Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The Hardoi incident followed an alleged argument, while the Agra killing was allegedly linked to demands for additional dowry.
- Hardoi victim
- Kiran, 24, was seven months pregnant and had a one-year-old daughter.
- Hardoi suspect
- Police detained her husband, Vishal Pal.
- Agra victim
- Kiran, 30, had two sons with her husband, Vivek.
- Reported dowry amount
- The victim’s brother said the family spent around Rs 30 lakh on the Agra marriage.
- Hardoi evidence
- Police sent the body for post-mortem after doctors at a community health centre declared her dead.
- Agra evidence
- Police said the body had multiple injury marks and was found in a bloodied state.
- Investigation status
- Police said further legal action would follow complaints and ongoing investigation.