A woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district has accused her husband and in-laws of prolonged physical and sexual abuse after he reportedly staked her in a gambling game.
The woman alleges that eight men, including family members, raped her, forced her to undergo an abortion, poured acid on her feet, and attempted to kill her by pushing her into a river.
She was rescued by passers-by and has lodged an FIR. The case is under police investigation with the accused now threatening her family.
Background: Harrowing Abuse and Domestic Violence
The survivor married Danish from Khiwai village in Meerut on October 24, 2024. She alleged that her husband, addicted to gambling and alcohol, often physically abused her. Matters worsened when Danish ‘put her on stake’ during a gambling game against his friends.
After he lost, eight men, including her father-in-law Yamin, elder brother-in-law Shahid, and her sister-in-law’s husband Shaukeen, allegedly raped her. The abuse was compounded by persistent dowry torture and humiliation, with the family exerting brutal control over her life.
Details of the Atrocities and Official Response
The woman further revealed that her pregnancy was allegedly forcibly terminated by the family. She claimed she was doused in acid and thrown into a river with the intent to kill her but was saved by passers-by. After escaping, she sought refuge at her parental home and reported the matter.
Authorities confirmed an FIR has been registered at Binoli police station. Police are investigating, while the survivor’s family faces threats to withdraw the case. Local activists have called for swift justice and protection for the victim and her family.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This brutal case reflects the deep-rooted issues of domestic violence, dowry harassment, and women’s safety in many communities. It calls for urgent societal change, stronger legal enforcement, and compassionate support systems to uplift survivors. Beyond criminal action, empowerment through education, economic independence, and community awareness is essential to end the cycle of abuse.
