Tragedy at Police Station: Husband Shoots Wife Amid Elopement Allegations

Anoop, a man from Hardoi, allegedly shot his wife Soni at a police station amid accusations of her eloping with another man. Following the shooting, Anoop was arrested at the scene. Police are investigating negligence and have suspended involved officers.

Tragedy struck a Hardoi police station on Monday morning when Anoop, 36, allegedly shot his 35-year-old wife, Soni, in a shocking act of violence. This occurred merely days after Anoop had lodged a complaint claiming that Soni had eloped with her lover, taking cash and jewelry.

The incident unfolded as Soni was being escorted to the court by a female constable for legal proceedings. Anoop, who was apparently waiting for the moment, approached Soni from behind and shot her, causing panic within the station. Security personnel acted swiftly, apprehending Anoop and retrieving the murder weapon.

Despite immediate medical attention, Soni succumbed to her injuries at the district hospital. In response to this shocking breach of security, Hardoi Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Meena has suspended an investigating officer and female constable for negligence and is investigating further security lapses.

(With inputs from agencies.)