Fatehpur husband electrocuted by wife, condition critical; second attack in two weeks
Synopsis
In less than two weeks, Fatehpur district in Uttar Pradesh has seen two extreme spousal attacks — one fatal, one critical. The latest: a wife allegedly tied her husband to a cot and ran a live wire through his body. The accused is in custody; the victim is fighting for his life in Kanpur.
Key Takeaways
Sanjeev Tiwari of Parsadepur village, Fatehpur is in critical condition after his wife allegedly tied him to a cot and electrocuted him on 7 July .
The accused, Ranno Devi , allegedly struck him with a stick, bound him, and passed an electric current through his body using a live wire.
Family members found him tied to the cot with an electric wire and rushed him to hospital; he was later shifted to Kanpur for advanced treatment.
SP Abhimanyu Manglik confirmed a case has been registered and the accused is in custody.
The incident follows a fatal attack on 26 June in the same district, where a woman allegedly set her husband on fire — the second such extreme assault in Fatehpur in under two weeks.
A man from Parsadepur village in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, is battling for his life after his wife allegedly tied him to a cot and subjected him to electric shocks on the night of 7 July. The accused, identified as Ranno Devi, has been taken into custody following a formal complaint by the victim's brother.
What Happened
The victim, Sanjeev Tiwari, a confectioner by profession, had returned home from work when his wife allegedly struck him on the head with a stick. According to family members, she then tied him to a cot, assaulted him repeatedly, and wrapped a live electric wire around his body in an apparent attempt to electrocute him.
Family members, alerted by the commotion, forced open the door and found Sanjeev bound to the cot with an electric wire around him. They removed the wire and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he received first aid. He was subsequently referred to the District Hospital and later shifted to Kanpur for advanced treatment. His condition remains critical.
Police Response
Superintendent of Police Abhimanyu Manglik confirmed that emergency service 112 received a call reporting that a man had been tied up, held captive, and subjected to electric shocks by his wife the previous night. Police reached the spot immediately, and Sanjeev's statement was recorded once his condition stabilised.
Based on a formal complaint lodged by his brother, a case has been registered under the Aung police station limits, and the accused has been taken into custody. Officials said the investigation is ongoing and further action will follow after all aspects of the case are verified.
A Pattern Emerging in Fatehpur
This incident comes less than two weeks after a separate, fatal case reported on 26 June from Aswar Tarapur village under the Malwan police station area, where a woman allegedly poured petrol on her husband and set him on fire, resulting in his death. Both cases fall within Fatehpur district, raising concerns about a troubling pattern of domestic violence against men in the region.
Notably, this is at least the second such extreme assault reported from Fatehpur in under a fortnight, prompting questions about domestic safety and the speed of police intervention in rural Uttar Pradesh.
What Happens Next
The accused, Ranno Devi, remains in police custody. Investigators are expected to record statements from additional family members and examine the crime scene evidence, including the electric wire used in the alleged assault. Sanjeev Tiwari's medical condition in Kanpur will also be closely monitored as it may have bearing on the charges filed.
Point of View
In early domestic-dispute response, and in how rural UP police stations handle escalating household violence before it turns lethal. The speed with which both cases escalated to attempted or actual murder suggests prior warning signs went unaddressed. Reporting on male victims of domestic violence also tends to receive less sustained attention than comparable cases involving female victims, which risks skewing the policy response. Law enforcement in Fatehpur will need to demonstrate that the pattern has been noticed — not just the individual incidents.
NationPress
7 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Sanjeev Tiwari in Fatehpur?
Sanjeev Tiwari, a confectioner from Parsadepur village in Fatehpur, was allegedly attacked by his wife Ranno Devi on the night of 7 July. She reportedly struck him with a stick, tied him to a cot, and subjected him to electric shocks using a live wire. He is currently in critical condition in Kanpur.
Has the accused been arrested?
Yes. Ranno Devi has been taken into custody by police attached to Aung police station in Fatehpur. A formal case was registered after Sanjeev's brother lodged a complaint once the victim's condition stabilised enough for his statement to be recorded.
Is this the first such incident in Fatehpur recently?
No. On 26 June, a woman in Aswar Tarapur village under Malwan police station allegedly poured petrol on her husband and set him ablaze, resulting in his death. The Sanjeev Tiwari case is the second extreme spousal attack in Fatehpur district in under two weeks.
What is Sanjeev Tiwari's current medical condition?
After initial treatment at a local hospital and the Fatehpur District Hospital, Sanjeev was shifted to Kanpur for advanced care. His condition is described as critical, and he is currently battling for his life.
Which police station is handling the case?
The case falls under the jurisdiction of Aung police station in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh. SP Abhimanyu Manglik confirmed the registration of the case and stated that the investigation is ongoing.
