Kanpur, October 21: In a shocking incident from Ismailpur village in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district, a woman allegedly poisoned her husband just hours after observing a Karwa Chauth fast for his long life. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, October 20, following Karwa Chauth 2024, a day of traditional fasting and rituals.

According to an NDTV report, Shailesh Kumar (32) was reportedly poisoned by his wife, Savita, who suspected him of having an extramarital affair. According to officials from the Kada Dham police station, Savita had been fasting throughout the day as part of the Karwa Chauth ritual while Shailesh was busy making arrangements for the celebration. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Woman Head Constable Allegedly Raped in Field While Returning Home From Karva Chauth in Kanpur, Accused Arrested (Watch Video).

Woman Keeps Fast on Karwa Chauth 2024, Then Kills Husband By Poisoning Him

The couple had an argument while Savita was breaking her fast in the evening. Although the situation appeared to calm down, Savita later prepared a meal of macaroni for Shailesh, allegedly lacing it with poison. Unaware of the danger, Shailesh consumed the meal, after which his health rapidly deteriorated. Savita then fled under the pretext of visiting a neighbour.

Shailesh’s brother, Akhilesh, rushed him to a hospital, where Shailesh recorded a video declaration accusing Savita of poisoning him. Tragically, Shailesh succumbed to the poisoning during treatment. Kaushambi Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Shrivastava confirmed the arrest of Savita and said, “The crime was reported from Ismailpur village. The woman allegedly poisoned her husband after they had a fight. The man died during treatment." A case has been registered, the woman has been arrested, and the body has been sent for a post-mortem.” Ballia Horror: 2 Minor Boys Gang-Rape 7-Year-Old Girl in Uttar Pradesh, Apprehended. 

In another incident, a female constable was allegedly raped by her neighbour on Saturday night, October 19, while on her way to celebrate Karwa Chauth with her family in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. The incident took place when the accused, Dharmendra Paswan, offered the woman a lift on his motorcycle but instead took her to an isolated area, police said.

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