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Husband Kills 8-Month Pregnant Wife in Drunken Rage
26 Jul
Summary
- Husband killed pregnant wife with a sickle during an argument.
- Children aged five and two witnessed the brutal crime.
- Accused arrested after son's eyewitness statement.
An eight-month pregnant woman, Manisha, was brutally murdered with a sickle by her husband, Hanif Mansoori, in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district. The tragic event unfolded in Bijrari village when Mansoori, who was heavily intoxicated and addicted to alcohol and gambling, argued with his wife. She had reportedly tried to dissuade him from drinking further.
During the heated exchange, Mansoori attacked Manisha with a sickle, inflicting fatal injuries. The couple's five-year-old son and two-year-old daughter witnessed the horrific crime. Mansoori attempted to deceive authorities by fabricating a story after calling the police himself.
However, the five-year-old son provided a crucial eyewitness account to the police, leading to Mansoori's arrest. Manisha's family described Mansoori as suspicious and prone to physical abuse over trivial matters. They are demanding the strictest punishment for his actions.
