Heartbreak and Deceit: UP Man Sues In-Laws for Hiding Wife's Surgery
A man in Ambedkar Nagar, UP, files a case against his in-laws for concealing his wife's open-heart surgery and threatening him with false charges.
A marriage in Uttar Pradesh has turned into a legal battle after a man alleged that his wife's family intentionally concealed her serious medical history, specifically an open-heart surgery, before their wedding. The Rajesultanpur police in Ambedkar Nagar have now registered a case against three members of the bride's family following a directive from the court.
The Secret Revealed
The complainant, Pankaj Kumar Pandey, a resident of Bhutpur Kodhara village, married Akanksha on April 25, 2025. According to Pandey, the marriage was entered into under the belief that his bride was in excellent health. He claims that Akanksha's father, Upendra Kumar, and her brothers, Ajit and Avinash, had explicitly assured him that she was physically fit and had no major health issues.
However, the reality surfaced shortly after the wedding. Pandey discovered that Akanksha had previously undergone a major open-heart surgery and was still receiving medical treatment. He further alleged that he learned approximately two lakh rupees had been spent on her previous medical care—a fact that was kept hidden from him throughout the marriage negotiations.
Threats and Intimidation
The situation escalated when Pandey confronted his in-laws about the deception. He stated that he expressed his inability to bear the heavy financial burden of the ongoing medical treatments. Instead of an apology or a resolution, Pandey alleges that his in-laws reacted with hostility.
According to the complaint, the family threatened to frame him in a fabricated dowry harassment case if he continued to question them about the concealed medical history.
Allegations of Assault
The conflict reached a breaking point on May 10, 2026. Pandey claims that members of his wife's family stormed his residence. He alleges that during this encounter, he was subjected to verbal abuse, physical assault, and explicit death threats.
The Legal Turn
Seeking justice, Pandey initially approached the local police to report the harassment and the fraud. However, after failing to secure immediate action from the authorities, he sought recourse through the judicial system by filing a petition in court.
Acting on the court's orders, the Rajesultanpur police have now officially registered a case against Upendra Kumar, Ajit, and Avinash. Police officials have stated that a thorough investigation is underway to verify the claims and determine the truth behind the allegations of medical concealment and assault.