Bahraich/Lucknow: A 23-year-old man allegedly stormed into a woman’s house and stabbed her, her mother and grandmother after learning that her marriage had been fixed with another man in Bahraich late Saturday. The woman, who had earlier lodged a molestation and harassment complaint against the accused, was stated to be in critical condition.The accused, identified as Arslan, was arrested by police on Sunday, Superintendent of Police Vishwajeet Srivastava told TOI.All three women sustained serious stab injuries and were rushed to the district hospital.According to the SP, Arslan and the woman had been in a relationship since 2016. He was reportedly angry after learning that her marriage had been fixed with someone else.According to preliminary information, the woman had lodged an FIR against Arslan around six years ago on charges of molestation and harassment.A case had also been registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He was arrested in connection with the case and subsequently released on bail, after which he reportedly left the area.Police said Arslan arrived at the woman’s house late Saturday night and knocked on the door while disguising his voice. When the woman’s younger sister opened the door, he allegedly pushed her aside and forcibly entered the house.He then attacked the woman with a knife. When her mother and grandmother rushed to intervene and rescue her, the accused allegedly attacked them as well, leaving all three seriously injured.Hearing their screams, neighbours rushed to the house, but the accused had already fled. Locals subsequently arranged for the injured women to be taken to the district hospital for treatment.Following information about the incident, City Circle Officer Narayan Dutt Mishra and Dargah station house officer Amitendra Singh reached the hospital and took stock of the situation.Confirming the earlier case against Arslan, CO City Narayan Dutt Mishra said a molestation case, along with provisions of the Pocso Act, had been registered against him six years ago.
