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Woman councillor stabbed by father-in-law in Kerala’s Piravom
A woman municipal councillor in Kerala's Piravom was allegedly stabbed by her father-in-law at home on Monday. Christy John, 32, and her mother-in-law Lissy were attacked by Joy Punnattukuzhiyil. The Piravom police…
The Story in Brief
A woman municipal councillor in Kerala's Piravom was allegedly stabbed by her father-in-law at home on Monday. Christy John, 32, and her mother-in-law Lissy were attacked by Joy Punnattukuzhiyil. The Piravom police took him into custody.
Ms John suffered abdominal injuries, Ms Lissy a wrist wound. According to the FIR, Joy attacked his daughter-in-law because she used to question him for physically assaulting her mother-in-law. Both women were admitted to Medical College Hospital, Kottayam. Joy has been charged with attempt to murder.
The Indian Opinion
This case of a councillor being stabbed by her father-in-law highlights the pervasive issue of domestic violence that cuts across social positions. Some may paint this as a political attack, but the FIR clearly points to a family dispute over the father-in-law's abuse of his wife. The real narrative is about women who speak up against domestic violence facing retaliation. The key test will be how swiftly the legal system acts and whether the victim receives adequate protection and support.
Source: thehindu.com
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