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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Gurugram woman on morning walk attacked by Husky, seriously injured
A pet Husky dog attacked a woman while she was on a morning walk on the Gulf Course Road in Haryana's Gurugram on Sunday. The pet husky dog just jumped at the woman out of nowhere, knocked her down and seriously injured her. (X/@AffairsHaryana) The woman's hand was severely scratched, and she suffered other injuries as the dog jumped at her aggressively. People around the woman rushed to her rescue, struggling to get the dog off her. A purported CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral on social media, based on which, the Gurugram police have started an investigation, according to a Live Hindustan report. VIDEO: (Disclaimer: This video may be triggering for some people. If so, please refrain.) couldn't independently verify the authenticity of this video. What actually happened? The victim, who lives in a society on Gulf Course Road, went for a walk at around 7 am. She was on the sidepath, walking and talking with two others, when a woman with her husky dog were passing her. The video shows that the dog suddenly pounces at her, biting her arm. Though the dog's parent tries to chain it back forcefully, the dog knocks the woman down and continues to attack her. The two people accompanying the woman, along with other morning walkers, rushed to save her from the dog. After struggling for a while, the dog parent is finally able to pull it away with the chain. The badly injured woman was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where she received primary treatment and was then sent home. She suffered serious injuries on her hand in this dog attack incident. The increasing incidents of dog attacks in Delhi-NCR areas have caused residents in the region to be alarmed. Earlier on Tuesday, Delhi Police wrote to the DDA regarding security and protocols at parks after a 55-year-old man, who was attacked by stray dogs during his morning walk, died. The letter asks whether the DDA has engaged any security agency to patrol the park areas to ensure visitors' safety. It also asked as to who holds the responsibility for managing stray animals within parks and what standard operating procedures are in place under existing DDA protocols or contracts to prevent such incidents. The Supreme Court on Monday initiated proceedings on its motion (suo motu) over the growing menace of dog attacks and resultant fatalities in Delhi, describing the situation as "alarming and disturbing". A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan took suo motu cognisance of the issue after a media report highlighted the death of a six-year-old in Delhi due to rabies following a dog bite. 'This is a highly disturbing news report titled 'City hounded by strays and kids pay price'. It contains extremely troubling details. There are reports of hundreds of dog bite incidents from both cities and peripheral areas, many of which have led to rabies infections. Ultimately, it is infants and senior citizens who are falling prey to this deadly disease,' the court noted in its order. Justice Pardiwala directed that the matter be placed before Chief Justice of India BR Gavai for appropriate directions.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Electrocuted, strangled with wire: Shocking details emerge as Bihar woman confesses to killing husband
A 30-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his wife and her lover in Bihar's Samastipur district after he reportedly caught them in an illicit relationship. The deceased, Sonu Jha, was found lying dead inside his home by his father. Smita Jha, who has been taken into custody by Samastipur police on suspicion of murdering her husband after he allegedly discovered her affair with their children's tutor.(Live Hindustan) The incident occurred early Saturday morning in Laguniya Raghukanth village under the jurisdiction of Mufassil police station, reported Live Hindustan. Police said his body bore multiple injury marks and had been sent to Sadar Hospital for a postmortem. According to the Hindi daily, a murder case has been registered, and the deceased's wife, Smita Jha, has been arrested. Smita called her lover after a fight, says the Police Smita Jha, during police interrogation, reportedly confessed to the crime and revealed the events leading to the murder. According to the police cited by the Hindi daily, Smita said she often had arguments with her husband, and Hariom did not like that Sonu used to beat her. So, they both plotted to eliminate him. 'On Friday night, after another fight, Smita called Hariom. The two of them hit Sonu on the head to render him unconscious. They then assaulted him, gave him electric shocks, and eventually strangled him with an electric wire,' a Live Hindustan report said, quoting police official. Lover absconding Sonu, who supported the family by driving an e-rickshaw, had returned home Friday night and was sleeping at the door, according to his father. The family discovered his body the next morning and informed the police. Smita Jha was taken into custody soon after and has since remained incarcerated. Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest Hariom, who fled the scene after the alleged murder. Wife, Kids' tuition teacher named in FIR Tuntun Jha, the victim's father, lodged an FIR at Mufassil police station, accusing his daughter-in-law, Smita Jha and a local tuition teacher, Hariom Kumar, of conspiring and executing murder. According to him, Sonu and Smita had been having marital issues for some time. Speaking to the reporters, Sonu's father said that the couple had two children and would often quarrel. The matter once escalated to the point that the local panchayat had to intervene and prepare a written settlement. But problems continued, reported Live Hindustan. He added that tensions escalated when Sonu caught his wife and tutor in a compromising position one day. Though Hariom had stopped visiting briefly, he later resumed tuition for the children of Sonu's elder brother, which allegedly rekindled tensions in the household.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Himachal polyandry: 1 bride, 2 grooms, but how do intimate relations play out in this marriage?
The ancient tradition of polyandry, where a woman marries multiple men, preferably brothers, still exists in parts of Himachal Pradesh. Primarily practised to avoid property division among brothers, the Hatti tribe in the state continues 'Jodidara' to this day. Bride Sunita Chauhan with grooms Pradeep and Kapil Negi during their traditional polyandrous wedding ceremony in Himachal Pradesh's Shillai village, attended by members of the Hatti tribe.(X/@BalbirKumar23) The spotlight recently returned to this tradition earlier this month, after two brothers from Shillai village of Sirmaur district married the same woman in accordance with tribal customs. Sunita Chauhan, who recently married brothers Pradeep and Kapil Negi, said they are proud of the tradition, that the marriage was a joint decision, and that they were under no pressure. The tradition of 'Jodidara' is recognised under Himachal Pradesh's revenue laws and finds space under sections 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deal with marital relationships. However, for the unsuspecting, the mere mention of sharing a wife brings up a sea of queries. Fortunately, former chief minister YS Parmar wrote his PhD thesis on the same century-old tradition. Also Read | 1 wife, 2 brothers as husbands in this Himachal wedding: What's the rare tradition and why is it practised? His thesis titled – Polyandry in Himalayas: Socio-economic background of Himalayan Polyandry at Lucknow University – extensively studied the practice. How time is shared among husbands In his research, Parmar explains that in fraternal polyandry, the wife has the autonomy to decide how time is distributed among the husbands. According to Live Hindustan, which cited Parmar, the wife must provide equal love and time to all brothers to prevent jealousy. On page 91 of his book, Parmar describes how sometimes a cap or shoe is placed outside the room to indicate that the wife is with a particular husband, though this assumes the household has more than one room, which is not always the case in poorer families. Also Read | Woman marries 2 brothers in Himachal to keep alive rare tradition: 'Proud of our history' "In most cases, the wife sleeps with all her husbands in the same room... she decides, according to her own wish, which husband to be with that night. However, she performs her duties with each brother in turn. Typically, equal time is given to all husbands. Complaints rarely arise," Parmar notes in his book, as reported by Live Hindustan. Beyond intimacy, the wife typically manages the household, including the kitchen, cattle fodder, and farm work. If the workload is too much, she may request that another woman join the household, who then becomes wife to all brothers as well. Economic, cultural, and emotional reasons behind 'Jodidara' Members of the Hatti tribe assert that polyandry helps maintain family unity and protect small landholdings. "Keeping small landholdings intact and less expense on weddings were the economics behind the tradition," said OP Sharma, former chairman of the Dr. YS Parmar Chair at Himachal Pradesh University. He added that Parmar did not encourage the practice due to concerns over women's rights. However, some people campare it to the modern 'live-in relations', a law student cited by PTI, said, 'If live-in relations are accepted, then why is there an issue with age-old traditions? There are 15-20 families in my village Koti (Sirmaur district) where a woman is married to more than one man and we want the tradition to continue.' "Relations stay healthy in the family and land stays intact in joint marriage," said Balma Devi. Another community member, Sant Ram, added: 'Polyandry is an old tradition in which brotherhood remains and expenses are handled adequately. We four brothers are married to two women.' Himachal's Hatti tribes The Hatti tribe, a close-knit community on the Himachal-Uttarakhand border, was granted Scheduled Tribe status three years ago. Community leaders believe their recognition stems in part from adherence to traditional practices like polyandry. "We have got tribal status due to such old traditional practices which also find mention in revenue records. Polyandry is prevalent in about 150 villages in the Trans Giri area of Sirmaur district," said Ramesh Singta, spokesperson of Hatti Vikas Manch, reported PTI. Though such marriages are now increasingly conducted quietly, they are still accepted by many in the community, village elders say.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Wife Kills Husband After He Discovers Her Affair With Children's Tutor In Bihar
Last Updated: Tuntun Jha, the father of the deceased, has alleged that his son was murdered due to ongoing tensions in his marriage. A Bihari man was allegedly killed by his wife after he discovered she was having an affair with the tuition teacher of their children. A woman in Bihar allegedly killed her husband after he found about her having an affair with the tuition teacher of their children. The wife was reportedly taken into custody following the incident. According to a Live Hindustan report, the deceased has been identified as Sonu Kumar, the son of Tuntun Jha. The case came to light after his body was found in a pool of blood inside his house. The incident took place in Laguniya Raghukanth village under the Mufassil police station area early Saturday morning. The police reached the spot upon receiving the information and took the suspect, Smita Jha, into custody. Tuntun Jha, the father of the deceased, has alleged that his son was murdered due to ongoing tensions in his marriage. The couple had been married for six years and had two children. According to Jha, frequent arguments between the two had previously required intervention from the local panchayat, said the report. After the incident, the tutor allegedly stopped coming for some time but later resumed tutoring the children of Sonu's elder brother. The family believes this rekindled tensions between the couple, further straining their already troubled relationship. view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 11:32 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Bihar man's murder reveals dark family twist; wife had affair with kids' tutor, held
A 30-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his wife in Bihar's Samastipur, after he reportedly caught her in an illicit relationship with their children's tuition teacher. Smita Jha, who has been taken into custody by Samastipur police on suspicion of murdering her husband after he allegedly discovered her affair with their children's tutor.(Live Hindustan) The deceased, identified as Sonu Kumar, son of Tuntun Jha, was found lying in a pool of blood inside his house. A case of murder has been registered, and the body has been sent to Sadar Hospital for postmortem. Police reached the scene after receiving information and took Sonu's wife, Smita Jha, into custody based on initial suspicion, according to a Live Hindustan report. The incident occurred in Laguniya Raghukanth village under the Mufassil police station area early Saturday morning. Family alleges murder over affair Tuntun Jha alleged that his son's murder stemmed from tensions in his marital life. He told reporters that Sonu had married Smita Jha six years ago. The couple had two children and had frequent disputes. Some times back, the issue flared up, even prompting intervention by a local panchayat. A written agreement was made at the time of reconciliation, but problems persisted. Also Read | No remorse, regret: Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering husband, completes a month in jail According to Tuntun, a man named Hariom Kumar from the same village used to visit the house to tutor the children. 'One day, my son Sonu caught his wife and the tutor in a compromising position,' he said, Live Hindustan reported. The tutor reportedly stopped visiting for a while but resumed coming to teach the children of Sonu's elder brother. This, the family claims, reignited tensions between the couple. Victim was last seen at midnight According to the report in the Hindi daily, Sonu's father told the police that his son had returned home around midnight on Friday after driving his auto-rickshaw, while he himself had already gone to bed. The next morning, he allegedly discovered Sonu's blood-soaked body lying in his room, with his daughter-in-law sitting silently in a corner. He also claimed to have seen marks on his son's neck when he went closer. Also Read | Phone leak twist: Raja Raghuvanshi's brother seeks CBI probe, blames Sonam's entire family He further alleged that Smita murdered Sonu with the help of two or three other individuals. Following the family's statement, the police have detained Smita Jha for questioning. A police official said that the details provided by the family were being verified.
