BHADOHI, UTTAR PRADESH (Tuesday, April 7, 2026) — Police in Bhadohi district have registered a criminal case against five members of a family for allegedly trespassing into a relative’s home and assaulting two women. The victims include a woman and her newlywed daughter-in-law, who were reportedly attacked during a violent confrontation in the Oonj area.
The Incident: A Family Dispute Turns Violent
The assault took place last Thursday evening at Meena Bazar, under the jurisdiction of the Oonj Police Station, but the formal First Information Report (FIR) was processed following a preliminary investigation.
- The Attack: According to the complaint filed by Ramesh Chandra Bind, five of his relatives forcibly entered his residence.
- The Victims:
- Israwati Devi: Ramesh’s wife.
- Pushpa: Ramesh’s newlywed daughter-in-law.
- The Assailants: The police have named five members of a single family in the FIR:
- Savitri (The matriarch)
- Anuj (Savitri’s son)
- Aradhana, Kanchan, and Aarti (Savitri’s daughters)
[Image: Map of Bhadohi district highlighting the Oonj and Meena Bazar areas]
Legal Action and Investigation
The Oonj Police have booked the five accused under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following the medical examination of the victims.
| Case Detail | Information |
| Primary Charges | Criminal Trespass (Section 329), Voluntarily Causing Hurt (Section 115), and Criminal Intimidation (Section 351). |
| Motive | Preliminary probe suggests an ongoing property or domestic dispute between the two related families. |
| Status | FIR registered; police are currently recording statements from neighbors and witnesses in Meena Bazar. |
| Medical Status | The victims sustained minor injuries and are reported to be out of danger. |
Next Steps in the Probe
The Station House Officer (SHO) of Oonj confirmed that teams have been dispatched to apprehend the accused, who have reportedly been absconding since the complaint was filed. Police are also looking into whether there were any previous complaints of harassment between these two families to determine if the attack was premeditated.
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Woman, daughter-in-law assaulted by relatives in UP’s Bhadohi; 5 booked” (April 7, 2026).
- The Week: “UP: Five of family booked for assaulting woman, daughter-in-law” (April 7, 2026).
- Local News: “Bhadohi Crime: Family feud leads to assault on newlywed in Meena Bazar” (April 7, 2026).
- Official Statement: Bhadohi District Police Media Cell (April 7, 2026).
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