Azamgarh woman arrested for acid attack on husband
A woman in Azamgarh has been arrested for allegedly throwing acid on her husband's private parts following a domestic dispute in Gambhirpur.
In a shocking incident of domestic violence, the police in Azamgarh have apprehended a woman for allegedly attacking her husband with acid. The brutal assault, which targeted the victim's private parts, occurred during a heated domestic dispute in the Gambhirpur police station area.
The Brutal Assault and Complaint
The victim, identified as Mukesh Pandey, son of Jagarnath Pandey and a resident of Kohdaura, suffered severe injuries during the attack. According to the formal complaint filed by Mukesh on September 26, 2026, the incident unfolded at his in-laws' residence. A disagreement escalated into violence, leading his wife to allegedly pour acid on his private parts.
The severity of the injuries prompted immediate police intervention. Following the victim's statement, the Gambhirpur police registered a formal case under Crime Number 233/2026, invoking Section 124(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Police Operation and Arrest
Acting on the directives of Azamgarh Senior Superintendent of Police, Dr. Anil Kumar, law enforcement launched a targeted operation to track down the suspect. The Gambhirpur police successfully located and arrested the woman at her residence on Sunday at approximately 1:20 PM.
During the interrogation and subsequent investigation, the accused provided crucial information that led to a significant breakthrough:
- Recovery of Evidence: Based on the disclosure made by the arrested woman, police successfully recovered the specific bottle used to carry and throw the acid.
- Legal Proceedings: The suspect is currently undergoing necessary legal formalities and is being presented before the court.
The Investigation Team
The swift arrest was carried out by a dedicated police team from the Gambhirpur station, which included:
- Station House Officer (SHO) Amit Kumar Tripathi
- Constable Durgesh Rai
- Reserve Constable Saurabh Kumar
- Reserve Female Constable Ragini Gaur