In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district, a 50-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating his 30-year-old daughter to death after she refused to cook for him. The accused, identified as Ramlal, a resident of Gaura Attarsand village, reportedly told police that he was drunk and attacked his daughter in a fit of rage.
Incident Details
According to police reports, Ramlal had brought his daughter Sonam from her in-laws' house on Tuesday afternoon. Later that day, he went to the market in Kandhai, sold wheat, and used the money to purchase two pouches of country liquor. He consumed the alcohol on his way back home.
Upon returning, he asked his daughter if she had prepared a meal. When she refused, Ramlal became enraged. He grabbed a stick and struck her repeatedly. The victim lay about 15 steps away from the house throughout the night while her father slept, intoxicated.
Discovery of the Body
Police stated that the accused did not realize his daughter had died. Around 8:30 am the next morning, he went to check on her and found her lifeless. With the help of passersby, he moved her body onto a cot inside the house. Unsure of what to do next, he eventually asked a passerby to call his daughter's in-laws from their phone.
Family Background
A senior police officer confirmed that the deceased was married to Ajay Kumar, a resident of Tala village under the Kandhai police station limits. The couple had two children. The accused has been arrested and is being questioned.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of alcohol-fueled violence and the vulnerability of women in domestic settings. Authorities are investigating the case further.
