In Atarsuiya village, Gonda, a gruesome event transpired when a man bit off his wife’s nose. Gayatri, the victim, has now come forth, pleading for justice and a similar retribution for her assailants, according to the police.
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Victim’s Traumatic Ordeal
Gayatri’s plight unraveled amidst an abusive marriage, alleging that her alcoholic husband not only snatched their three children but also subjected her to severe beatings. The culmination was a distressing event where her husband, Sanjay, along with a friend named Raj Bahadur, summoned her on false pretenses of their child’s illness. Upon her arrival, they mercilessly attacked her, both sinking their teeth into her nose, leaving her mutilated and in excruciating pain.
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Demand for Equal Justice
Seeking fairness and retribution, Gayatri approached the Colonelganj police station, pleading for legal intervention. Unfortunately, no immediate hearing was convened. Fueled by her desire for equality in punishment, she earnestly appeals for her husband and his accomplice to undergo a similar fate.
Legal Action and Response
CO City Vinay Kumar Singh confirmed the heinous assault, registering a case and initiating legal proceedings against the perpetrators. Gayatri’s unwavering demand for justice stands as a testament to her unwavering pursuit of fairness and equality in punishment for the brutal attack that left her disfigured and traumatized.
Crime against women in Uttar Pradesh
In Uttar Pradesh, a concerning scenario regarding crimes against women has emerged from recent statistics of the NCRB. The state recorded a total of 3,690 rape cases, marking a crime rate of 3.3, notably lower than the national average of 4.7. Despite being home to 11.04 crore women, Uttar Pradesh ranked 24th in terms of its rape crime rate among states.
However, a more comprehensive view of crimes against women in the state reveals a larger and worrisome picture. The reported incidents totaled 65,743, reflecting a crime rate of 58.4, slightly below the national average of 66.4. These figures highlight various forms of crimes targeting women, beyond rape, occurring within the region.