Gorakhpur: A 45-year-old man allegedly attacked his 40-year-old wife with a sickle during a domestic dispute in Haraiya village under Gida police station on Sunday evening, leaving her critically injured.The woman, Safia, suffered severe wounds to her abdomen, head and neck. She was rushed to BRD Medical College, where her condition is stated to be critical.The incident took place around 5pm when the accused, Jalaluddin alias Pangul, allegedly attacked Safia following an argument. According to sources, he suspected her of having an extramarital relationship, which had reportedly led to frequent disputes between the couple.Hearing Safia’s cries for help, local residents rushed to the spot, informed the police and helped get her admitted to hospital. Police reached the village and took Jalaluddin into custody after cordoning off the area. The couple have seven children — six daughters and a son.Their eldest daughter, Rehanuma, told police that her father frequently assaulted her mother. She lodged a complaint, following which police registered an FIR under charges, including attempt to murder.CO Gida Abha Singh said the accused was being questioned. “Preliminary information suggests that the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute. A case has been registered under charges including attempt to murder, and further legal action is underway,” she said.
