BAREILLY: A 56-year-old man allegedly shot dead his elder son in Moradabad district on Saturday after the latter accused him of sexually assaulting his wife. An FIR has been registered against the man and he has been charged with rape and murder.
The victim's wife, who was married a year ago, alleged that she was sexually assaulted by her father-in-law when she was alone at home on November 25. Her husband and other relatives went to attend a wedding function in another city. According to her, she had taken it up with her deceased husband and mother-in-law on Saturday morning, who confronted the accused and threatened to lodge a police complaint.
Soon, a heated argument ensued. Her husband’s younger brother joined in, taking his father's side. In a fit of rage, her father-in-law took a licenced revolver and shot at his elder son, she added.
The family belongs to Majola's Hanuman Nagar locality. The accused works at a security agency while the victim was employed as a support staff of a private hospital.
SP (city) Amit Kumar Anand said, “An FIR has been registered against the father and his younger son under IPC sections 302 (murder), 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) and 376 (rape) on the complaint of victim’s wife. The younger brother of the deceased is absconding along with the main accused."
The SP added, "The complainant will be sent for medical examination as she alleged that she was sexually assaulted. This is a sensitive matter and we are investigating all the aspects. The statements of the tenant, victim’s mother and others will be recorded and verified.”
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)