A dramatic family dispute unfolded in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi after a woman alleged that her husband had secretly entered into a second marriage while their matrimonial case remains pending before a court. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.
According to police, the incident took place at around 1 pm on Sunday in the Asha Nagar area under the City Kotwali police station limits. Prashant Sharma and Disha Sharma have been married for about seven years and have a daughter. However, the couple has been living separately for the past four years, with their matrimonial dispute currently pending before a court.Woman alleges second marriageDisha alleged that no divorce or legal separation has been granted, yet she recently learned that her husband had allegedly married another woman. She visited her in-laws’ house on Saturday evening but claimed she received no clear answers regarding the allegations. After speaking with neighbours, her suspicions reportedly intensified.
According to Disha, she spent the night at a neighbour’s house and returned the following afternoon. She claimed she entered the house through the terrace and searched a room, where she allegedly found another woman hiding beneath a bed. Disha then brought the woman out and took her to the local police station, while a crowd gathered outside the house.
Police begin inquiryCity Kotwali Station House Officer Sanjay Tyagi said the matrimonial dispute between the couple is already pending before a court. He added that police are investigating the incident and that further action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry.