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UP Police File Attempt-to-Murder Case After Panchayat Beating Over Samosas

Police say the FIR names the wife plus three relatives under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with a probe underway.

Overview

  • The case stems from an August 30 dispute in Pilibhit after Sangeeta allegedly grew angry when her husband, Shivam, did not bring samosas.
  • A day later, violence allegedly continued during a village panchayat held at former head Awadhesh Sharma’s house.
  • Shivam’s mother, Vijay Kumari, filed the complaint that prompted the FIR, Circle Officer Puranpur Prateek Dahiya told PTI.
  • Those named include Sangeeta, her parents Usha and Ramladaite, and her maternal uncle Ramotar, according to the complaint.
  • A viral video shows the assault on Shivam and his family, and police say Shivam and his father were admitted to hospital as investigations proceed.