Overview

• The incident unfolded on June 18 when 25-year-old Ram Khilawan followed his wife to her lover’s home in a Hardoi village and confronted the couple
• Police say Khilawan bit off his wife’s nose during a heated argument witnessed by her lover
• Locals and law enforcement rushed the injured woman to Hardoi Medical College before she was referred to a Lucknow facility for reconstructive care
• Hariyawan police took Khilawan into custody and he is being interrogated as part of ongoing legal proceedings
• Additional SP Narendra Kumar confirmed investigators are examining the case from multiple angles to ensure comprehensive accountability