Woman held captive for 16 years

  • | Tuesday | 8th October, 2024

Mahila Thana police successfully rescued a woman on Saturday evening, who had been confined to her in-laws house for the past 16 years. The womans condition was reportedly critical and she has been admitted to a hospital for medical treatment. According to the police, she had been prevented from meeting her maternal family since 2008. The exact reason behind this confinement will only be revealed after statements from her in-laws are recorded. SHO Mahila Thana Shilpa Kaurav said that the complaint was lodged by Kishanlal Sahu, 75, a resident of Narsinghpur. Kishanlal stated that his daughter, Ranu Sahu, was married in 2006, but from 2008, her in-laws had not allowed her to meet her maternal family. Although Kishanlal and his family were occasionally informed abour Ranu and her two childrens well being by neighbours, he recently learnt that her health had deteriorated and her children had been sent away.

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