Gurgaon: A 35-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband with a rolling pin following an argument over dinner at their house near Sapphire Mall on Sunday night. The victim, Meena Devi, sustained severe injuries to her head and face during the assault. Her husband, Sahib Sahni, returned home drunk and asked her to prepare dinner even as she was about to sleep. When she confronted him over his drinking, the argument escalated into an altercation, and Sahni attacked her with the rolling pin, striking her repeatedly until she fell unconscious in a pool of blood, according to police.
Locals who heard screams rushed to the house and took Devi to a nearby hospital, where she died of her injuries. The couple’s four younger children were home when the incident took place. Their two elder sons were away at work. The family worked as labourers.
Sahni was arrested within a few hours. An FIR for murder was registered at Sector 10A police station. A forensic science team, along with personnel from the Sector 93 police post, visited the scene and collected evidence. The body was shifted to the mortuary for post-mortem examination.
Background of the Incident
The tragic event unfolded late Sunday evening when Sahib Sahni, under the influence of alcohol, demanded dinner from his wife Meena Devi. Despite her exhaustion and readiness to sleep, she complied but questioned his drinking habit. This led to a heated exchange, culminating in Sahni using a rolling pin as a weapon. The repeated blows to her head and face caused fatal injuries.
Community Response and Legal Action
Neighbors alerted by the commotion intervened and rushed Devi to the hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries. Police acted swiftly, arresting Sahni and registering a murder case. Evidence collection and post-mortem procedures are underway to build a strong case against the accused.
This incident highlights the persistent issue of domestic violence in the region. Authorities urge citizens to report such incidents promptly to prevent further tragedies.
