A woman shopping with a friend at a mall in Noida's Sector 49 was allegedly slapped, shoved, and threatened by her estranged husband on Friday. Police have arrested the husband and the woman's friend after videos of the incident showed the two men engaged in a fistfight.
Incident Details
According to an FIR registered on the woman's complaint, the couple had been married for 10 years, were undergoing divorce proceedings, and lived separately. She alleged that her husband arrived at the mall where she was shopping with a friend who had purchased gifts for her. The husband publicly abused them, and when they objected, he allegedly assaulted her—slapping her, pushing her to the ground, and threatening to kill her—before her friend intervened.
CCTV Evidence
CCTV footage from the mall shows bystanders joining the altercation. Police said they are examining the videos to determine the exact sequence of events and the role played by the accused.
Arrests and Legal Action
Police arrested the two men under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for preventive detention and sent them to jail. Officials stated they are reviewing the footage to ascertain the facts.
Background
The woman, a resident of Delhi's Sonia Vihar, lives separately with her children. The couple is undergoing divorce proceedings. Police continue to investigate the case.
