UP man caught after hiding inside box in widow's room for 3 days in Jalaun; paraded with woman around village
The man had fled his home after a dispute with his wife and was in contact with the widow. No complaint has been filed yet.
A man from Kuthaund police station area in Jalaun’s Kalpi region was discovered hiding inside a box in a widow’s room after three days, according to police reports. The incident occurred in a room shared by the man and the widow, who are believed to be related by marriage.
The woman’s sister-in-law heard a noise coming from the box and opened it, suspecting a rat was inside. Upon finding the man, villagers gathered and pulled him out of the box. In response, the villagers allegedly beat the man before parading him and the woman around the village. A video of the scene has since been shared on social media.
The man had reportedly left his home three months ago due to a dispute with his wife and had been staying with the widow for the past three days. No complaint has been filed by the woman yet. The Senior Superintendent of Police in Kalpi Kotwali, Ajay Brahm Tiwari, stated that the police are investigating the matter and would take legal action if a complaint is filed.
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