Bokaro: A 65-year-old Sahiya (community health worker) was tied to an electric pole for two hours in a village in Giridih district on Monday following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in Chandauri village under Tisri police station limits. Malti Devi’s son Pintu Ravidas, 41, was detained along with a woman for questioning, police said.
Incident Details
Locals reported that Pintu, married since 2011 and father of four children, arrived at the family home with a woman on Monday. Pintu’s wife Munni Devi opposed the move, leading to further tension. Munni claimed Pintu tortured her when she raised objections. Pintu, who works at a private firm, lives with his family in Chandauri village.
Victim's Account
“We got married in 2011 and have four children — our eldest daughter is 10 years old and the youngest is two and a half years old. When he brought another woman home, I protested. He then started torturing me, after which I informed my parents,” Munni said. Munni’s family members reached Chandauri village soon after. When they could not trace Pintu, Munni’s kin allegedly turned towards Malti, a sahiya, and tied her to a pole, demanding that her son appear at the earliest. “I was tied up for two hours and assaulted,” Malti said. Munni’s relatives, however, denied the charges.
Police Response
A police team led by Shambhu Nand Ishwar, the officer-in-charge of Tisri police station, arrived at the village and rescued Malti. “When we arrived, a large crowd had gathered, turning the situation into a spectacle. We rescued her. Further probe is on. Pintu and the woman accompanying him have been detained for questioning,” Ishwar said.
