Raipur, August 7— In a deeply disturbing incident that has left residents and netizens reeling, a husband in Raipur chased down and viciously stabbed his wife in broad daylight—on a busy stretch of road. The attack occurred near Decathlon, along the Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) Road, falling under the jurisdiction of the Assembly Police Station.
| Incident Details |
| Husband chased and stabbed wife in public near Decathlon, Vidhan Sabha Road |
Details remain limited, but according to reports, the accused pursued his spouse on the open road and attacked her with a knife. After delivering the blow, he tossed the weapon aside and fled the scene, leaving shocked bystanders in his wake.
Following the chilling attack, the critically injured woman was rushed to a private hospital, where she is currently under urgent care. The severity of her wounds is not yet public, but local authorities and clinic staff are treating her condition as grave.
Responding swiftly, the police from the Assembly Police Station arrived at the site within minutes of the assault. They cordoned off the area, began an initial investigation, and are conducting searches to locate the fleeing suspect. The act has not only disturbed the local population but has also sparked concerns about escalating domestic violence and law and order in Chhattisgarh’s capital.
The video of the incident is reportedly circulating on social media, intensifying public outrage and commentary. While the details of what triggered the attack remain unclear, the incident highlights the severe issue of spousal violence and the urgency of better protection measures for victims.
No statement has yet been released by the accused or his legal counsel. It is not known whether the weapon was recovered after being discarded. Questions are mounting about how such a brazen attack could occur in a public space without immediate intervention.
As the investigation proceeds, Raipur’s community and authority figures are watching closely. This brazen act has intensified calls for stricter safety protocols, awareness campaigns, and effective legal recourse for domestic violence survivors.
