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India Jun 15, 2025

Tragic domestic violence incident in Odisha's Bhadrak district

In Odisha's Bhadrak district, Monalisa Jena, who was five months pregnant, died after her husband Sankarshan allegedly assaulted her during an argument at their home. Police say he was drunk and reportedly kicked Monalisa, causing her to lose consciousness. She was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

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Monalisa's family has accused Sankarshan of murder

Sankarshan has been taken into police custody as the investigation continues. Monalisa's family has accused him of murder, and a post-mortem is underway to confirm the cause of death. Sadly, this case comes amid ongoing concerns about women's safety in Odisha—over 22,000 crimes against women were reported from June 2024 to February 2025.