Unnao man held for allegedly pushing wife into Ganga over affair suspicion
The 20-year-old woman was swept away by the strong current after her husband allegedly pushed her from a bridge in Unnao over suspicion of an affair.
A 22-year-old man from Gazipur village in Unnao district has been arrested following allegations that he pushed his 20-year-old wife into the Ganga River. The woman remains missing, having been swept away by the strong current on the Pariyar-Bithoor bridge in Safipur on Saturday evening. Eyewitnesses claim the couple was returning from Usha's parental home in Maraunda Manjhwara village when they began arguing.
Sujeet Rajput, the accused, accused his wife of having an affair and, when she protested, pushed her into the river. Immediately after the incident, Sujeet called the police, claiming Usha had jumped into the river after complaining of stomach pain. However, police have not found any evidence to support this version of events. Officers arrested Sujeet upon their arrival at the scene.
The man, who married Usha in December 2024, is currently in police custody. The search for Usha has been hampered by the strong current and darkness, though officers are continuing the search with divers and other resources. The circumstances surrounding the incident are expected to become clearer once Usha is found and recovered.
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