A jeweller's family in Bhojpur district, already reeling from a crisis after the head of the family suffered fractures in both legs in an accident, faced another devastating setback on Saturday night. An alleged stalker entered their house in the absence of male members and grievously injured a young married woman with a sharp-edged weapon.
Victim in Critical Condition
The 25-year-old Anu Kumari, wife of Ashish Kumar Verma of Bihiya Nagar ward no. 14 under Bihiya police station, is battling for her life at a private hospital in Ara. Dr Vikash Singh, who is treating her, stated, "The woman's condition is critical due to profuse bleeding. She has sustained deep cut wounds on both the front and back of her neck. Though she has been operated upon, she is being kept under observation."
Arrest and Investigation
Bihiya SHO Sureshwar Das confirmed, "The accused, Rishi Raj Yadav, a resident of Fingi village, has been arrested. Based on the statement of the victim woman, an FIR has been lodged against the accused who, according to the victim, used to follow her on earlier occasions too." Police have also seized the weapon used in the attack.
Aditya Kumar, the brother-in-law of the victim, provided further details: "My uncle Munna Seth, the father-in-law of Anu, had sustained fractures in both his legs in a road accident on Thursday when he was returning home from his jewellery shop in Banahi. On Saturday evening, the family members rushed him to Varanasi for better treatment. Taking advantage of the absence of the male members, the accused along with his accomplice entered our house like a burglar. Thinking him to be a thief, Anu's daughter Aarohi Kumari raised an alarm, but by then the accused had attacked the neck of 'bhabhi' with a sharp-edged weapon. Hearing the cries, relatives and neighbours rushed in and caught the accused, who was later handed over to the police."
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the vulnerability of women even in their own homes. The family, already dealing with the aftermath of the accident, now faces an even more harrowing ordeal as Anu Kumari fights for her life.
