Haridwar: Mother-Daughter Duo Arrested for Husband's Murder After Son's Revelation
In a shocking case from Haridwar, a 35-year-old woman was arrested on Saturday for allegedly murdering her 40-year-old husband. The incident occurred in Lahadpur village under the Shyampur police station limits on Thursday. The arrest came after the couple's 12-year-old son bravely exposed the crime, revealing the grim details to authorities.
Daughter Detained as Co-Accused
The couple's 16-year-old daughter has also been detained as a co-accused in the case. Police investigations indicate that both the mother and daughter were allegedly involved in separate relationships, which the victim strongly opposed. This opposition reportedly led the two to conspire to eliminate him, setting the stage for a tragic domestic crime.
Modus Operandi and Cover-Up Attempt
According to police reports, the accused allegedly mixed sedatives into the victim's drink to incapacitate him. Later, while he was asleep, they suffocated him with a pillow. In a bid to conceal their actions, the mother and daughter attempted to pass off the death as a suicide the next morning, claiming he had consumed poison. However, their carefully constructed story quickly unraveled.
Son's Crucial Testimony
The cover-up collapsed when the couple's 12-year-old son, who had witnessed the entire incident from another room, narrated the sequence of events to his grandmother. Disturbed by what he saw, the boy's account prompted the family to file a police complaint, leading to immediate investigative action.
Police Investigation and Findings
City SP Abhay Singh provided detailed insights into the case. "The victim's family called the police after his 12-year-old son narrated the ordeal. We also found suspicious activities of the accused wife of the victim. The post-mortem report confirmed strangulation, after which a case was registered and police managed to arrest her," he stated. The minor daughter was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board for further legal proceedings.
Ongoing Investigations
SP Singh further revealed that the role of the accused persons' male acquaintances is currently under investigation. "Action will be taken accordingly based on the findings," he assured, indicating that the probe might expand as more evidence surfaces. The case highlights severe domestic discord and the tragic consequences of familial conflicts escalating to violence.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, underscoring the importance of vigilance and prompt reporting in criminal matters. The bravery of the young son in coming forward has been pivotal in ensuring justice begins to take its course.
