UP Man Slits Wife's Womb to Check Child's Sex, Jailed for Life
In a shocking and harrowing incident that shook the nation's conscience, a man from Uttar Pradesh committed an unspeakable act of violence against his pregnant wife. The incident, which occurred in the Civil Lines area of Budaun on September 19, 2020, left a community reeling in disbelief and horror. Panna Lal, a 46-year-old man, took a sickle to his 8-month pregnant wife, Anita Devi, in a desperate attempt to determine the gender of their unborn child. Motivated by a deeply entrenched preference for a male heir and influenced by the advice of a village priest, Panna resorted to an act of unspeakable violence. The consequences were dire. While Anita miraculously survived the brutal assault, their unborn baby boy tragically lost his life. The incident exposed the dark underbelly of gender discrimination and the lengths to which it can drive individuals to commit heinous acts. Subsequently, Panna Lal was arrested and charged under sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 313...
