A harrowing incident has come to light from Kartarpur town in Jalandhar district, Punjab, where a married woman has lost her life under tragic circumstances. According to allegations made by her family, the woman was forced to consume toilet cleaner by her husband and mother-in-law, leading to a critical deterioration of her health. She was rushed to Fortis Hospital in Jalandhar, where medical professionals kept her on life support on a ventilator. Despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her condition during treatment.
Post-Mortem Completed and Body Handed Over
The victim has been identified as Neha, wife of Umang Bassi. Following her demise, local police registered an FIR against her husband Umang Bassi and her mother-in-law based on a formal complaint lodged by the victim's grieving relatives. The post-mortem examination of the deceased was conducted, after which the body was handed over to the family. The distraught family members have demanded stringent legal action and exemplary punishment against the culprits responsible for the tragedy.
Judicial Statements Recorded Prior to Death
A crucial development in the case emerged with reports indicating that the victim, Neha, had previously recorded her written statements before a judge. Investigators are incorporating these judicial statements alongside other collected evidence as a core pillar of their ongoing probe to establish the sequence of events and motives behind the crime.
Disputes Allegedly Stemming from Extramarital Relations
Preliminary inquiries by law enforcement have also highlighted allegations that the husband was involved in an affair with another woman. According to inputs gathered during the investigation, this alleged relationship frequently triggered domestic discord and arguments between the couple. However, police authorities noted that these allegations regarding extramarital affairs are yet to be officially verified, and the broader investigation aims to uncover all underlying factors.
Ongoing Manhunt for Absconding Accused
Ever since the incident came to light, both the husband and the mother-in-law have gone into hiding. The family has alleged that shortly after admitting Neha to the Fortis Hospital, the accused pair fled the premises taking the couple's six-year-old daughter along with them. Jalandhar police teams are conducting continuous raids and searches across potential hideouts to apprehend the absconding suspects, asserting that rigorous legal steps will follow based on the final post-mortem findings and conclusive investigative evidence.
