A man in Noida, whose marriage proposal was rejected three times, allegedly climbed onto the terrace of a house in Harola and stabbed a family while they slept, resulting in the death of a 40-year-old woman and critical injuries to her husband and two daughters.
Details of the Incident
Police reported that the accused, enraged after the family repeatedly refused his proposal for the elder daughter, struck around 1:30 am on Sunday. He then roamed the building with a knife, shouting at anyone who approached.
The attack occurred on the terrace of a four-storey building in Sector 5, where the family had been sleeping. Sanju Devi succumbed to her injuries after being taken to a private hospital in Sector 27. Her husband, Surendra Sharma (43), and daughters Jyoti (20) and Julie (17) are currently undergoing treatment.
Background of the Accused
According to police, the accused, Harpal (26), resides in the same area and operates an AC repair shop nearby. “Initial inquiry shows the attack resulted from an alleged love affair. Over the past year, Harpal sent a marriage proposal for Jyoti more than thrice, but her family rejected it each time,” said Manisha Singh, ADCP.
Police said Jyoti’s marriage was fixed elsewhere, but the alliance collapsed after Harpal allegedly created a scene. “He proposed again and began pressuring the family to agree, but they refused. It appears he attacked them in that rage,” Singh added.
Injuries Sustained
Sanju was stabbed multiple times in the throat. Surendra, who tried to protect his family, was attacked on the left side of his neck. Jyoti suffered a stab wound to the shoulder, while Julie was injured on the leg. “The girls raised an alarm, but by then Sanju had already been stabbed repeatedly,” the officer stated.
Living Situation and Escape
The family lived on rent in the building, where Surendra worked as a caretaker and carpenter. Jyoti was employed as a tailor in a factory. The building, owned by Rajkumar, has more than 100 rooms. Harpal had previously lived there but had recently shifted to his shop.
Police said he reached the terrace by climbing through an adjoining house and crossing over from its roof. After the attack, residents reported that he remained in the building compound for some time, waving the knife and shouting.
Investigation Underway
Three police teams have been formed to trace him. “We are in the process of registering an FIR. CCTV footage is being scanned and his criminal record is being checked,” the ADCP said.
