Brother-in-Law Arrested for Brutally Assaulting Woman; Fractures Her Hand at Golanthara
A Family Dispute Turns Violent: Woman Allegedly Attacked and Threatened with Death
By Manoj Kanta Dash, Odishabarta
Brahmapur, November 11, 2026:In a shocking incident of alleged domestic violence, a 39-year-old man was arrested by Golanthara Police on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his 28-year-old sister-in-law, twisting her hand and causing a fracture, besides attacking her husband when he intervened.
According to the complaint, the incident took place at around 11.45 PM on October 22, 2026.
The victim, a resident of Loudigaon, Sundhi Sahi, under Golanthara Police Station limits in Ganjam district, lodged a written complaint at Mahila Police Station, alleging that her brother-in-law physically assaulted her and forcibly twisted her left hand, resulting in a fracture. She also sustained injuries on other parts of her body.
When her husband intervened and protested against the assault, the accused allegedly attacked him as well and threatened to kill both of them.
Following the complaint, Mahila Police Station registered Case No. 149 dated October 22, 2026, under Sections 85, 117(2), 351(2) and 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
During the course of investigation, police reportedly established a prima facie case against the accused.
The accused, identified as Dibakar Sahu (39), son of Kasinath Sahu, of Loudigaon, Sundhi Sahi, was arrested on November 11 at around 3.30 PM. He is being forwarded to the court.
The incident raises disturbing questions about violence within families, where relationships that should be built on trust and mutual respect can turn into scenes of physical assault and intimidation.
Further investigation is underway.
