A man in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district allegedly attempted to strangle his wife during a domestic dispute and went to the police station claiming he had killed her. However, when police reached the scene, they found the woman alive with visible injury marks.
Husband Walks Into Police Station
The incident took place on Sunday in Baheri, Bareilly. According to the report, a man identified as Balveer, a daily-wage labourer and resident of Jhajhunagar locality, arrived at the Baheri police station and told officers that he had strangled his wife to death.
He reportedly asked the police to arrest him, claiming that he had killed his wife following an argument.
Domestic Dispute Turns Violent
During questioning, Balveer allegedly told police that he frequently argued with his wife, Lata, over various issues. On Sunday, another dispute reportedly escalated, during which he allegedly squeezed her neck.
Believing that his wife had died, he left for the police station to surrender. The allegations are being investigated by the police.
Police Find Woman Alive
After hearing the man’s confession, Circle Officer Arun Kumar and Inspector Dinesh Kumar Sharma reached the couple’s residence with a police team.
Following a search, officers found Lata alive. According to the report, she had multiple visible injury marks on her body. Police brought the woman to the station and took her husband into custody for questioning.
Medical Examination Underway
Inspector Dinesh Kumar Sharma said the matter was being investigated. The woman’s medical examination was being conducted, and legal action would be taken against the accused. Police are also examining the circumstances that led to the dispute and the alleged assault.
Police Record Woman’s Statement
Authorities are continuing to question Balveer, while the woman’s statement is being recorded as part of the investigation. The case highlights the serious risks associated with domestic violence. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses and police establish the full sequence of events.