Karwa Chauth Tragedy: Wife Accused of Poisoning Husband in Ismailpur

A woman in Ismailpur, Savita, has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband, Shailesh, on the night of the Karwa Chauth festival. After falling ill post-dinner, Shailesh was treated at a local health center where he later died. A case has been registered against Savita.

An Ismailpur woman, Savita, is in custody following accusations of poisoning her husband, Shailesh, on Karwa Chauth night, officials reported on Monday.

Sirathu Circle Officer Awadhesh Kumar Vishwakarma revealed that Shailesh, aged 32, fell ill after consuming dinner prepared by Savita in their Kada Dham village residence. He passed away during treatment at the community health center.

A complaint filed by Shailesh's family led to charges under Sections 105 and 123 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Savita faces allegations of culpable homicide and poisoning, and is currently being interrogated by officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)