Azamgarh: 65-Year-Old Man Arrested for Molesting Daughter-in-Law
Tahbarpur police arrested Jittu Chauhan in Azamgarh for allegedly molesting, assaulting, and threatening his daughter-in-law.
In a shocking incident reported from Azamgarh, the Tahbarpur police have apprehended a 65-year-old man for the alleged molestation and physical assault of his own daughter-in-law. The accused, identified as Jittu Chauhan, was taken into custody following a harrowing complaint filed by the victim.
The Horrific Allegations
The legal ordeal began when the victim approached the authorities on September 2, 2026, to report a series of violent and predatory actions committed by her father-in-law. According to the formal complaint, the incident involved extreme physical violence and sexual harassment.
The victim detailed a terrifying encounter where the accused allegedly:
- Grabbed her by the hair and violently threw her to the ground.
- Subjected her to physical assault.
- Molested her during the attack.
- Issued death threats to ensure her silence.
Police Investigation and Legal Charges
Following the complaint, the Tahbarpur police registered case number 139/2026. The investigation, led by Sub-Inspector Lal Bahadur Prasad, saw the addition of Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after the victim provided further details regarding the sexual assault.
The accused has been booked under several stringent sections of the BNS, including:
- Section 64: Relating to sexual assault.
- Section 74: Regarding assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.
- Section 115(2): Pertaining to voluntarily causing hurt.
- Section 351(3): Concerning criminal intimidation.
The Arrest at Sardaha Underpass
Acting on intelligence from a reliable source, the Tahbarpur police launched a manhunt to apprehend the suspect. The operation culminated on Monday morning at approximately 8:35 a.m., when officers intercepted Jittu Chauhan near the Sardaha underpass.
The 65-year-old, son of the late Ayodhya Chauhan, is a resident of Kharchalpur village. Following his arrest, the police have initiated the necessary legal protocols to present him before the court to face the charges brought against him.