Azamgarh: 65-Year-Old Man Arrested for Assaulting Daughter-in-Law
Tahbarpur police arrested Jittu Chauhan in Azamgarh for allegedly molesting, assaulting, and threatening his daughter-in-law.
In a shocking incident that has sent waves through Azamgarh, a 65-year-old man was apprehended by the police for allegedly molesting and physically assaulting his own daughter-in-law. The accused, identified as Jittu Chauhan, was taken into custody by the Tahbarpur police following a harrowing complaint filed by the victim.
The Brutal Attack and Threats
The incident came to light following a formal complaint lodged on September 2, 2026. According to the victim, her father-in-law, Jittu Chauhan, launched a violent attack against her. The woman alleged that the elderly man grabbed her by her hair, violently threw her to the ground, and proceeded to physically assault her.
The victim further stated that the assault included acts of molestation. Beyond the physical violence, the accused allegedly used criminal intimidation, threatening to take her life to silence her and instill fear.
Police Investigation and Legal Charges
Following the complaint, the Tahbarpur police registered case number 139/2026. The legal proceedings were initiated under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 64: Relating to sexual offences.
- Section 74: Relating to assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.
- Section 115(2): Relating to voluntarily causing hurt.
- Section 351(3): Relating to criminal intimidation.
Sub-Inspector Lal Bahadur Prasad was assigned to lead the investigation. As the probe progressed and the victim provided detailed testimony, authorities added Section 64 of the BNS to the formal charges against the accused.
The Arrest at Sardaha Underpass
The arrest of Jittu Chauhan, son of the late Ayodhya Chauhan, was the result of a targeted operation by the Tahbarpur police. Acting on a specific tip-off as part of an ongoing campaign to track down wanted suspects, officers located the accused near the Sardaha underpass.
The arrest took place on Monday morning at approximately 8:35 a.m. Chauhan, a resident of Kharchalpur village, is now in police custody. The authorities have confirmed that they are proceeding with all necessary legal actions in accordance with established regulations to ensure justice is served.