Police in Delhi, India, have launched an investigation after a 28-year-old man, identified as Dinesh, was allegedly attacked by his wife while he was asleep. The shocking incident occurred in the early hours of October 2 at the couple’s home in the Madangir area, where they lived with their six-month-old daughter.
According to local reports, Dinesh woke around 3:15 a.m. to an intense burning sensation and saw his wife, Sadhana, standing over him. He claimed that she poured boiling oil onto his torso and face before sprinkling chilli powder on the fresh burns. Dinesh, who works as a medical representative, also alleged that Sadhana threatened to pour more oil if he tried to call for help.
Neighbours were alerted by his screams but said the wife initially refused to open the door. The landlord’s family intervened before entry was gained and Dinesh was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital, where he was placed in intensive care due to the severity of his injuries.
Residents of the building told local media that the couple, who had moved in about seven months ago, often argued and had a history of domestic disputes. One neighbour, identified as Manju, said she learned about the attack after moving into the same building two months earlier, while another resident, Anjali, confirmed hearing Dinesh’s cries for help.
Police at the Ambedkar Nagar station confirmed that a case has been registered and that the couple had been married for eight years, with previous reports of marital conflict involving law enforcement. Investigations are ongoing.