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UP News: In yet another case of family feud meeting deadly fortune, a man in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur was killed by his in-laws after an argument with his wife. The victim was chased down a highway in Uttar Pradesh and brutally beaten by his in-laws after he fought with his wife, according to police reports.

What Happened With Victim Sonu

The victim, identified as Sonu, was assaulted and allegedly forced to consume poison. Sonu succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital.

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The incident reportedly began early on Wednesday morning when Sonu and his wife had a heated argument at their residence in Hapur. Following the altercation, Sonu's wife informed her parents about the incident and reached out to her family members in Bulandshahr.

Sonu's in-laws allegedly attacked him, and when he attempted to flee, they chased him down the highway. Despite efforts by bystanders to intervene and assist Sonu, the family reportedly behaved aggressively towards them before ultimately fleeing the scene.

Sonu was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where he sadly succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

What Did Sonu’s Mother Say About Incident

Talking about the incident, the victim’s mother, Sukhwiri, said that arguments between husband and wife are normal, and she did not know the reason behind the fight, which led to an unfortunate ending.

"My son ensured his wife had everything. He even sold a bigha of land for her while she took away my jewellery. They (in-laws) gave him something to drink and killed him," alleged Sukhwiri.

CCTV Footage Of Incident

CCTV footage captures the violent incident, leading to the murder of Sonu, showing a group of men, one carrying a stick, chasing Sonu down the highway. Based on Sonu's family's complaint, a case has been registered against seven individuals, including Sonu's wife, who are currently evading the law.

According to Station House Officer Pilkhuwa, Anita Chauhan, preliminary investigations indicate that Sonu ingested a poisonous substance and succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.

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"The investigation is underway, and legal action will be taken accordingly," Chauhan was quoted as saying by NDTV.