40-year-old Savita Shakyawar was attacked by her drunk husband with a sickle on in Byavra, Rajgarh district. The incident occurred at 8 am near Jyoti Convent School. The husband slashed her hands, causing severe injuries. Bystanders initially watched, but an elderly man and another local intervened, beating the attacker with sticks. The victim was rushed to the civil hospital. She had been living in a temple for 10 days after being thrown out of her home. Police filed a case under Section 307 and arrested the accused. Savita claimed previous complaints to the police went unheeded. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 12:40 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 40-year-old Savita Shakyawar was attacked by her drunk husband with a sickle on 25 Aug in Byavra, Rajgarh district
- The incident occurred at 8:30 am near Jyoti Convent School
- The husband slashed her hands, causing severe injuries