Relationship since 2016, marriage fixed elsewhere: UP man storms woman’s home, stabs her, mother and grandmother | Lucknow News

A 26-year-old man named Azlan allegedly attacked a woman and her family following a dispute related to marriage

LUCKNOW: A 26-year-old man allegedly stormed into a woman’s house and stabbed her, her mother and grandmother following a dispute over her impending marriage to another man in Bahraich late Saturday night.The accused, identified as Azlan, was arrested by the police, Superintendent of Police Vishwajeet Srivastava told TOI.All three women sustained serious stab injuries and were rushed to the district hospital. The condition of the woman, who had earlier lodged a molestation and harassment complaint against the accused, was stated to be critical.According to the SP, Azlan 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, which allegedly triggered the attack.The incident took place around 11 pm in the Dargah police station area of Bahraich city.According to preliminary information, the woman had lodged an FIR against Azlan 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 Azlan 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. Local residents 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 Azlan, CO City Narayan Dutt Mishra said a molestation case, along with provisions of the POCSO Act, had been registered against him six years ago.The SP subsequently confirmed to TOI that Azlan had been arrested. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack and the relationship between the accused and the woman.