New Delhi: A disturbing incident from Pocharam has left people shocked and concerned. A young woman was allegedly injected with HIV-positive blood by her ex-fiancé on March 11. The incident quickly drew the attention of local authorities after the victim’s family filed a complaint.
According to police officials, the attack happened after the woman’s father decided to call off the wedding with the accused. The accused and the victim are relatives and both sides had agreed to marriage before the test.
The accused is a 24-year-old Manohar who was reportedly in a relationship with the 22-year-old woman. Earlier, their families had agreed to their marriage, but since the man’s parents were already affected by HIV, the woman’s parents decided to get him medically tested in September last year before moving ahead with the wedding.
During the medical check-up, Manohar was found HIV positive and after learning about his condition, the woman’s father decided to cancel the marriage plan in order to protect his daughter’s health and future. However, this decision didn’t go well with the man as he injected the infected HIV blood.
Alleged attack at victim’s house
As per police information, Manohar allegedly entered the women’s house without taking permission on March 11. Investigators believe he had already drawn blood from himself and carried it in a syringe, after which he allegedly forced the injection into the woman. He later claimed that he did so that she would have no choice but to stay with him if she also became infected.
The incident caused immediate panic within the family and they rushed their daughter to the hospital and reported the matter to the police.
Police action and medical treatment
A case has been registered at Pocharam IT Corridor police station based on the complaint filed by the victim’s father. The authorities have tracked down Manohar and arrested him. They are investigating the matter and gathering more details.
Meanwhile, the victim was admitted to a hospital and is currently undergoing urgent medical evaluation and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) treatment to prevent the transmission of the virus.