Local residents intervened in Haridwar on Tuesday after a man allegedly brought his 3 children to Premnagar Ghat and tried to throw them into the Ganganhar following an argument with his wife. The children were stopped from entering the canal after people nearby noticed what was happening.
Police from Jwalapur police station reached the spot after receiving information and took the man with them. His wife was later called to the location. According to the police account, the couple was counselled before they were sent home with their children.
What happened at Premnagar Ghat
The incident occurred in Tibri, an area under Ranipur police station limits. Police identified the man as Tarun, son of Chhote Lal, a resident of Tibri Colony. Officers said a domestic argument took place between Tarun and his wife on Tuesday afternoon.
After the disagreement, Tarun left with the 3 children and reached Premnagar Ghat. Residents reportedly saw him attempting to put the children into the canal and restrained him before the situation escalated.
Police said Tarun told them he would have jumped into the canal himself after throwing the children into it. The account was recorded during the police intervention, while the children were ultimately taken home safely with their parents.
Wife makes allegations of abuse
During the intervention, Tarun’s wife alleged that he assaults her when he is intoxicated. She also alleged that he does not provide money for household expenses and that arguments occur at home every day.
These allegations were made by the wife during the police response. The available account does not report any formal court finding on them. It also does not state that an arrest or First Information Report followed the incident.
Police said the couple was advised about their responsibilities towards the family. Tarun reportedly accepted that his conduct was wrong and assured officers that he would not repeat such an action.
Police account
Inspector in-charge Chandrabhan Singh Adhikari said the man had gone to Premnagar Ghat with his 3 children after arguing with his wife. He said officers reached the spot, counselled the family and returned everyone home safely.
The immediate intervention came from local residents, followed by the police response. The account available from the incident records counselling and the family’s return home as the action taken by officers.
Conclusion
Local residents prevented the children from being put into the Ganganhar, after which police counselled the couple and sent the family home safely. The wife’s allegations of domestic abuse remain claims reported during the intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident take place?
The incident took place at Premnagar Ghat in Haridwar. The area falls within the limits of Ranipur police station.
Q. How many children were involved?
The man had taken 3 children with him to the canal.
Q. Who stopped the man?
Local residents noticed the situation and restrained him before the children were thrown into the Ganganhar.
Q. What did the police do?
Jwalapur police reached the spot, counselled the couple and sent them home with the children.
Q. What allegations did the wife make?
She alleged that her husband assaults her while intoxicated, does not pay household expenses and regularly quarrels with her.
Q. What did the man tell police?
Police said he admitted that his conduct was wrong and promised not to repeat it. He also reportedly said he would have jumped into the canal himself after throwing the children into it.
