In Bahraich, a man named Balram has been detained following allegations that he assaulted his wife, Shridevi, who serves as the village head of Patkhauli. According to Superintendent of Police Ghanshyam Chaurasiya, Balram faces 14 previous criminal charges and has been arrested based on Shridevi's complaint. She accused him of trying to murder her under section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Shridevi reported that two weeks ago, Balram assaulted her, inflicted burns with a heated piece of plastic, and confined her in a room. On Tuesday, she claimed he attacked her with a sickle, resulting in an ear injury.

The case highlights ongoing issues of violence and domestic abuse, with Balram now facing legal action for attempted murder among other charges.