GANGTOK, 24 Mar: The
Ranipool police have arrested a man on charges of having assaulted his wife. Along
with the main accused Tika Ram Subba [40], the police have also arrested his
two sons for assault on the family members of his wife.
According to reports, the
complainant, the 26 year old second wife of the accused, a resident of Gyalshing
had married Tika Ram about 6 months ago and shifted to Ranipool. However, as
per her allegations, soon after the marriage she was subjected to physical
assaults on various occasions by her husband. However no complaints had been
filed then.
On 23 March, her family
members came to visit and enquire over her well being. It is alleged that in
the course of the visit her family members were assaulted upon by Tika Ram, his
two sons [from his previous marriage] and also some villagers.
As a result of the
complaint, the police have arrested Tika Ram and his two sons. All have been
arrested for assault and causing injuries. However, none of the sections
relating to domestic violence have been invoked by the police.
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