A 38-year-old man was arrested in Kanpur after allegedly dragging his girlfriend out of a car and repeatedly assaulting her with a brick following an argument while the two were travelling towards Brahmavart Ghat in Bithoor on Saturday evening.
The accused, identified as Devashish Nigam, allegedly attacked the woman, an IIT-Kanpur staff member, near Mandhana after an argument escalated inside the vehicle. Police said the victim sustained serious head and body injuries and is undergoing treatment at a private medical college.
Argument Escalates Into Violent Assault
Police stated that Devashish summoned the woman to the main gate of IIT-Kanpur before driving her towards Brahmavart Ghat. During the trip, the two allegedly became involved in an argument. As the argument escalated, the accused is said to have halted the car on a service road near Mandhana, got out, and picked up a brick lying by the side of the road.
Fearing for her safety, the woman allegedly locked the car from the inside. Police stated that Devashish then repeatedly smashed the vehicle’s windows with a brick, forced the door open, pulled her out onto the road, and struck her multiple times on the head and other parts of her body.
Passers-By Rescue Victim, Overpower Accused
The woman's screams alerted passers-by, who hurried to the location, subdued the accused, and allegedly beat him before notifying the police. Images from the scene revealed bloodstains inside the vehicle, a brick resting on the passenger seat, and the victim’s handbag, underscoring the savagery of the alleged assault.
Accused Allegedly Invoked Mother's IAS Background
According to police, the accused became argumentative after officers arrived at the scene and allegedly tried to sway them by saying:
"My mother is a retired IAS officer."
Despite the claim, officers took him into custody.
Police Register Case
Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) SM Qasim Abidi stated that a case was being filed in response to a complaint submitted by the victim's family."The investigation is underway and all aspects of the case are being examined," the officer said.
Police are continuing their investigation into the events that led to the assault.
