Drunk man suspects wife of infidelity, brutally assaults her in front of their kids

A man in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal has been accused of brutally assaulting his wife and inserting a bottle gourd into her private parts after allegedly suspecting her of infidelity. The woman was admitted to a hospital following the incident and is reported to be stable, police said.The incident took place in the Chhola Mandir police station area of the city on Tuesday. According to the available information, the accused, who works as a plumber and labourer, allegedly assaulted his wife while under the influence of alcohol. The woman also works as a cook at people's homes.The accused allegedly suspected his wife's character and had taken her to a hospital to get her examined over his suspicions. However, an argument broke out between the couple while they were returning from the hospital.The dispute reportedly escalated on the way, prompting people in the area to intervene. After they stepped in and counselled the couple, the woman was sent home. WOMAN ASSAULTED AT HOME, BEFORE CHILDRENThe husband allegedly resumed the assault after they reached home. He is accused of subjecting his wife to a brutal act, inserting a bottle gourd into her private parts. Reports also alleged that he had tried to strip her on the road during the earlier altercation.The incident allegedly took place in front of the couple's children. Following the assault, the woman's family took her to a hospital for treatment. Her condition is currently stable, and she is said to be out of danger.POLICE REGISTER CASE, SEARCH FOR ACCUSEDBhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar confirmed that a case had been reported in the Chhola area involving allegations of assault and an inhuman act by a husband against his wife.Police have registered a case against the accused under serious charges and launched a search to trace him. Efforts are underway to arrest him, officials said.The investigation is ongoing, and further action is expected after the accused is apprehended.- EndsInputs from Dharmendra Sahu