Ujjain woman paraded half-naked, hair cut; 11 booked, 3 arrested
Synopsis
A woman was allegedly dragged from her in-laws' home, had her hair forcibly cut, was made to wear a garland of shoes, and paraded half-naked through a village in Ujjain — all over a property dispute. Eleven people, including three women, have been booked; three are in jail and eight remain on the run.
Key Takeaways
A woman was allegedly assaulted and paraded half-naked through Arniya Vena village , Ujjain district , on 30 June 2025 .
Accused allegedly cut her hair, tore her clothes, and forced a garland of shoes on her before parading her through the village.
A case has been registered against 11 people , including three women , under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) .
Three accused — Sumer Singh , Kachru Singh , and Badrilal — have been arrested and sent to judicial custody.
Raids are underway to arrest the remaining eight accused ; the assault was allegedly triggered by a property dispute .
A woman was allegedly assaulted, stripped partially, and paraded through a village in Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, on 30 June 2025, in a disturbing incident that has led to the registration of a case against 11 people, including three women, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Three of the accused have been arrested and sent to judicial custody, while police raids are ongoing to trace the remaining eight.
What Happened in Arniya Vena Village
According to police, the incident occurred around 9 am on 30 June in Arniya Vena village under the limits of Jharda Police Station. The woman alleged that she was inside a room at her in-laws' house when accused Sumer Singh, Kachru Singh, Badrilal, and several others allegedly broke open the door and forced their way in.
The accused allegedly dragged her out by her hair and arms to a location where other family members, including three women, were gathered. The complaint states that the accused then cut off her hair, tore her clothes, and allegedly forced her to wear a garland made of shoes and slippers before parading her through the village. The woman alleged she was left half-naked during the ordeal. Her husband was also allegedly assaulted at the same time.
Injuries and Threats Reported
According to police, the woman sustained injuries to her eye, cheek, head, and abdomen. Her husband suffered injuries to his face, chest, and abdomen. The couple also alleged they were threatened with death during the assault.
Background: Property Dispute Behind the Violence
Investigators found that the woman had previously been married in the same village. In 2023, she left her first husband and married another man from the village, after which the couple relocated to Indore. According to police, the woman had returned to her in-laws' house on 30 June to seek a share in the family property. An argument over the property claim allegedly escalated into the violent assault.
Arrests and Ongoing Raids
Jharda Police Station in-charge Anand Bhabor confirmed that Sumer Singh, Kachru Singh, and Badrilal have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. 'Sumer Singh, Kachru Singh and Badrilal have been arrested and sent to jail. Continuous raids are being carried out to arrest the remaining accused. Further investigation is underway,' Bhabor said.
Eight accused remain at large. Police teams are conducting raids across the region to apprehend them. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the BNS, and investigation is continuing.
Point of View
Not a spontaneous outburst. That three of the eleven accused are women complicates the narrative of gender solidarity and points to deeply entrenched community enforcement of patriarchal norms. The speed of the arrests is notable, but the eight still at large and the lack of any mention of victim protection measures raise questions about whether the system will hold the line once the initial media attention fades.
NationPress
2 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the woman in Ujjain's Arniya Vena village?
A woman was allegedly dragged from her in-laws' home, had her hair forcibly cut, her clothes torn, and was made to wear a garland of shoes before being paraded half-naked through Arniya Vena village in Ujjain district on 30 June 2025. Her husband was also allegedly assaulted and both sustained multiple injuries.
How many people have been arrested in the Ujjain assault case?
Three accused — Sumer Singh, Kachru Singh, and Badrilal — have been arrested and sent to judicial custody. A case has been registered against 11 people in total, and police are conducting raids to arrest the remaining eight.
What was the motive behind the Ujjain village assault?
According to police, the assault was allegedly triggered by a property dispute. The woman had returned to her in-laws' house on 30 June seeking a share in the family property, and an argument over the issue allegedly escalated into the violent attack.
Under which law has the case been registered?
The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the criminal code that replaced the Indian Penal Code. The accused include 11 people, among them three women.
Who is investigating the Ujjain woman assault case?
The Jharda Police Station, under in-charge Anand Bhabor, is handling the investigation. Bhabor confirmed the three arrests and said continuous raids are being carried out to apprehend the remaining accused.
