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Crime
Jaipur woman preparing for exams shot by sister's brother‑in‑law after refusing marriage
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 12:48 AM
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A woman in Jaipur who was preparing for competitive exams was shot by her sister’s brother‑in‑law after she turned down his marriage proposal.
Jaipur police arrested a man identified as the brother‑in‑law of the victim's sister after a shooting incident on Tuesday. The victim, a young woman who was studying for competitive examinations, reportedly refused a marriage proposal made by the accused.
According to the police, the dispute escalated when the accused confronted the woman at her residence and opened fire, causing serious injuries. The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital where she is receiving treatment.
Investigators have registered a case of attempted murder and are probing the motive behind the attack. The police have also questioned the victim's family members to establish the exact sequence of events.
The incident has raised concerns about safety for women pursuing education in the city, prompting local authorities to urge stricter enforcement of protection measures.
According to the police, the dispute escalated when the accused confronted the woman at her residence and opened fire, causing serious injuries. The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital where she is receiving treatment.
Investigators have registered a case of attempted murder and are probing the motive behind the attack. The police have also questioned the victim's family members to establish the exact sequence of events.
The incident has raised concerns about safety for women pursuing education in the city, prompting local authorities to urge stricter enforcement of protection measures.