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Mumbai Father Slashes Daughter's Neck While Drunk
4 Dec
Summary
- A father allegedly attacked his daughter and wife while intoxicated.
- The father was reportedly unemployed and dealing with marital stress.
- Both mother and daughter are hospitalized and receiving treatment.
In a shocking incident, a 14-year-old girl in Mumbai sustained five stitches to her neck after her father allegedly attacked her with a blade. The father, Hanumant Sonawale, reportedly drunk and unemployed, also assaulted his wife when she tried to protect their daughter. This brutal act followed a verbal altercation between the parents.
Sonawale is said to have been stressed due to his wife's recent divorce petition. The initial investigation indicates he was an alcoholic and frequently suspected his wife of infidelity. He has been arrested, and authorities are investigating the case under charges of attempted murder and domestic violence.
Both the injured daughter and her mother have been admitted to Shatabdi Hospital for treatment. This incident highlights the severe consequences of domestic violence and substance abuse within families.
