A shocking murder case has emerged from Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district, where a 30-year-old woman was allegedly tied to a chair, doused with petrol and set on fire by her husband. The incident took place on Thursday morning in Jagatpur village, under the Chhibramau police station area.
The victim, identified as Sonam, died in the incident, while her husband, Sukhbir Singh alias Monu, has been arrested.
Husband Allegedly Tied Wife to Chair
The incident reportedly took place around 7 am following repeated arguments between the couple. Sukhbir allegedly suspected his wife of having an extramarital relationship with a local man. The suspicion had reportedly led to frequent disputes between them over the past two days.
On Thursday morning, the accused allegedly tied Sonam to a chair, poured petrol over her and set her on fire. Hearing the commotion and noticing flames coming from the house, villagers rushed to the spot and alerted the police and fire brigade.
Firefighters took nearly one-and-a-half hours to bring the blaze under control. However, Sonam could not be saved. Her remains were recovered from inside the house.
Two Children Taken Away After Incident
The couple had been married for approximately 11 years and had two children, a seven-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl. Following the incident, the accused reportedly left with both children.
Initial reports said he had fled and police teams were searching for him. However, a later update confirmed that Sukhbir Singh had been arrested. Reports also stated that he reached the police outpost with the children and surrendered.
Police Investigation Underway
Kannauj Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar confirmed the arrest. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the alleged domestic dispute and the motive behind the crime.
The case has once again raised serious concerns over domestic violence and crimes committed over suspicion within relationships.