In Uttar Pradesh, a man attempted to run over his wife after she confronted him about an extramarital affair. She clung to the car’s hood and was dragged over 100 meters. Police arrested both him and his partner; the vehicle was seized.

Social Context

India’s Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) criminalizes coercive control, including vehicular assault as a form of gender-based violence. Uttar Pradesh has seen rising reporting rates since 2022 due to expanded One Stop Centres and mobile legal aid vans in rural districts.

Safety Tip

Victims experiencing stalking or threats involving vehicles should immediately file a written complaint with local police and request GPS tracking of shared family vehicles via court order.