A young mother, just 20 years old, has been allegedly attacked by her spouse for wanting to enter the workforce (Representative image generated using AI)
The woman lives with her husband, mother-in-law, brother-in-law and 10-day-old son, according to the FIR filed with Vastrapur police. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news. Police have registered a case against the man . Download the TOI App.
AHMEDABAD: A 20-year-old mother of a 10-day-old baby was allegedly stabbed by her husband on Friday for wanting to take up a job to support the family. Another relative called the 108 emergency services. Her husband objected, leading to a heated argument that quickly escalated. The woman in her complaint stated that he started abusing her, grabbed her hand and pushed her inside the house. He then allegedly picked up a vegetable knife and stabbed her. She sustained injuries near the jaw, on the neck and wrist and the back, trying to shield herself. Hearing the commotion, her mother-in-law opened the door. A relative living nearby too arrived and freed the woman from the husband’s grip.
On Friday afternoon, after the husband returned home from work, the woman told him she too wanted to take up a job and contribute to the family finances.
Victim Receives Treatment Following Assault
A woman is currently receiving medical care at Sola Civil Hospital due to severe injuries sustained during an assault. Her injuries include significant trauma to her jaw, neck, wrist, and back. Medical staff have reported that she received five stitches near her jaw and three stitches each on her neck and wrist.
While hospitalized, the victim filed a complaint regarding the incident, initiating a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding her injuries.