alcohol abuse

  • Son Sets Mother on Fire After Being Denied Money for Alcohol in Odisha: Police Investigation Underway

    Son Sets Mother on Fire After Being Denied Money for Alcohol in Odisha: Police Investigation Underway

    Dec 04, 2025 07:58 pm CST

    In a shocking incident of domestic violence in Odisha's Bhadrak district, a 45-year-old man allegedly set his elderly mother on fire after she refused to give him money to purchase alcohol. The 65-year-old victim suffered severe burn injuries and has been hospitalized, while the accused, known for substance abuse, was detained by local authorities. This case highlights the devastating consequences of addiction and family violence in rural India.

  • Domestic Violence Tragedy: Intoxicated Husband Kills Wife in Jharkhand Over Alcohol Dispute

    Domestic Violence Tragedy: Intoxicated Husband Kills Wife in Jharkhand Over Alcohol Dispute

    Nov 26, 2025 02:00 am CST

    In a tragic incident in Jharkhand's Palamu district, a 25-year-old man fatally injured his wife during an alcohol-fueled confrontation. The perpetrator allegedly slammed his 22-year-old spouse to the ground after discovering she had been drinking. The couple, married for three years with one child, became embroiled in a heated argument that turned deadly, highlighting the dangerous intersection of domestic violence and substance abuse.

  • Son Murders Mother in UP After Being Denied Money for Alcohol: Police Investigation Underway

    Son Murders Mother in UP After Being Denied Money for Alcohol: Police Investigation Underway

    Sep 28, 2025 06:35 pm CST

    A tragic case of domestic violence has emerged from Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur where a man allegedly beat his 55-year-old mother to death after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol. The suspect, who had recently returned after marriage in Bihar, was reportedly in a depressive state following his wife's departure. Police have arrested the accused and further investigation is ongoing.