Jaisalmer horror: Man cuts off father-in-law’s nose over wife’s illegal remarriage; accused flees with family | Jaipur News

JAISALMER: A man allegedly attacked his father-in-law and severed his nose with a sharp weapon, following a dispute over his wife’s illegal remarriage, in Bhaghbare village of Barmer district’s Dhorimanna area Friday.The accused, Ramesh Kumar Vishnoi, 30, accompanied by his father Jayaram Vishnoi and eight others, visited his father-in-law Mohanlal Vishnoi’s residence Friday morning. What began as a conversation quickly turned violent when Ramesh allegedly attacked the 45-year-old Mohanlal, causing the front part of his nose to be completely severed.According to police reports, the attack was motivated by Ramesh’s anger over his wife’s recent illegal marriage to another man, Raj Kumar Vishnoi, 27, from Badha village. The second marriage had taken place on July 18, despite the woman’s existing marriage to Ramesh, police said.Assistant Sub-Inspector Rawataram of Dhorimanna police station revealed that the couple had been married as minors but only began living together when both reached adulthood. However, due to marital discord, the woman returned to her parents’ home two years ago.Following the attack, the perpetrators fled the scene upon hearing Mohanlal’s screams. The victim was rushed to a Dhorimanna hospital by family members and villagers, where he is currently receiving treatment.The police have registered an FIR based on Mohanlal’s statement and have formed teams to apprehend the accused and his accomplices. The incident has highlighted the ongoing issues surrounding child marriages and illegal remarriages in the region. Further investigations are on.