This story is from September 29, 2024

Woman refuses to give money to buy liquor, attacked with ice pick

Woman refuses to give money to buy liquor, attacked with ice pick
Ghaziabad: A 78-year-old woman was allegedly attacked by her neighbour with an ice pick on Friday after she refused to give him money to buy liquor. Police have arrested Ravinder, a 40-year-old resident of Ramnagar, in connection with the case.Poonam Mishra, assistant commissioner of police in Nandgram, said that Ravinder would allegedly ask the woman for money to buy alcohol frequently."The woman, who lived alone, would often give him money out of affection, except this time. Her refusal enraged Ravinder, and he attacked her with an ice pick before fleeing the scene," said Mishra, adding that the woman sustained injuries from the attack and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital.Hospital authorities have said that the woman is currently undergoing treatment and her condition is stable. Police officials said that Ravindra is currently in police custody and is being interrogated. "We are also looking into his background for any previous criminal records," he added.

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About the AuthorAdvitya Bahl

Advitya Bahl is a crime reporter with the Times of India's Noida edition. With nearly a decade of experience covering both high and medium level criminal cases, court trials, and police investigations, he has built sources within the beat with reputation, integrity, and impactful storytelling. Advitya's work sheds light on systemic flaws in law enforcement and brings voices to the fore.

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