Mahoba Horror: Pregnant Woman Killed With Sickle in Front of Children by Alcoholic Husband; Here's Why
An 8-month pregnant woman, Manisha, was killed with a sickle by her alcoholic husband, Hanif Mansoori, in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. The accused initially fabricated a story but was arrested after their 5-year-old son provided an eyewitness account. Relatives of the victim stated that Mansoori exhibited a suspicious nature and subjected Manisha to frequent physical abuse over minor issues
An eight-month pregnant woman was killed with a sickle by her husband in Bijrari village in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba, following a domestic dispute triggered by his alcohol addiction. The accused, Hanif Mansoori, was arrested after police uncovered the crime through the eyewitness account of the couple's five-year-old child. The incident occurred within the Panwari police station jurisdiction in Mahoba district. The victim, identified as Manisha, suffered fatal injuries to her head, body, and hands during the attack.
Dispute and Arrest in Mahoba
According to local authorities, the accused struggled with severe alcohol and gambling addictions and had previously sold a significant portion of his land to fund them. On Saturday night, July 25. an argument broke out after Manisha attempted to stop him from consuming more alcohol upon his return home in an intoxicated state. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Father Stabs 19-Year-Old Daughter to Death Inside Police Station in Banda, Arrested.
During the altercation, Mansoori used a sickle to attack his wife in the presence of their five-year-old son and two-year-old daughter. In an attempt to evade suspicion, Mansoori initially contacted the police himself and fabricated a narrative regarding the incident. However, Panwari Station House Officer (SHO) Praveen Kumar intervened after interviewing the traumatised five-year-old son, whose eyewitness statement led to the immediate interrogation and arrest of the accused. Manisha's body was subsequently transferred for a post-mortem examination.
Family Allegations and Background
Relatives of the victim stated that Mansoori exhibited a suspicious nature and subjected Manisha to frequent physical abuse over minor issues. Her brother, Naseem Mansoori, noted that marital discord had previously involved local law enforcement after the accused forced her out of the home on multiple occasions. "He brutally murdered my sister using a sickle while intoxicated. My sister got married in 2021, she had two small children and was eight months pregnant. I demand the strictest possible punishment for the accused," Naseem Mansoori told NDTV. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: 19-Year-Old Woman Dies After Attempting Self-Immolation With Partner in Firozabad; Case Registered Under BNS.
Shakir, the victim's brother-in-law, stated that family members had repeatedly attempted to intervene regarding the domestic abuse, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The accused's father, who reported being estranged from his son for four years following disputes, also called for maximum legal penalties. "My son has committed a grave crime. He deserves severe punishment for his actions, even if it means the death penalty," he said, adding that he intends to take custody of the children. Kulpahar Circle Officer Anirudh Singh confirmed that formal legal proceedings have been initiated against the accused and that an investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Women and Child Helpline Numbers:
Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.
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