Agra Man Allegedly Throws 11-Month-Old Daughter Into Yamuna During Spat With Wife; Arrested
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An 11-month-old girl was allegedly thrown into the Yamuna river by her father during a domestic dispute in Agra on Friday, August 14. The accused, identified as Rinku, was arrested after the incident, while a search-and-rescue operation was launched to locate the child.
Man allegedly tried to throw wife into river
According to police, Rinku had reached a bridge with his wife and daughter on a motorcycle when an argument broke out between the couple.
During the spat, he allegedly tried to throw his wife from the bridge. She raised an alarm, drawing the attention of passersby, who rescued her and overpowered Rinku.
Police said the man was subsequently thrashed by people at the scene. A video showing the physical assault has also surfaced on social media.
Search operation launched for baby
Police said Rinku allegedly threw his 11-month-old daughter into the Yamuna during the altercation.
“With the assistance of divers, a search-and-rescue operation is being conducted in the Yamuna to locate the child,” police said in a statement.
The operation was underway to trace the girl, while further legal proceedings against the accused were initiated.
Police said the incident appeared to have stemmed from a domestic dispute. Further details are awaited as the search operation continues.
