Lakshmi and 11-month-old daughter Allegedly Murdered by Rinku, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
This source-based behavioral analysis does not establish a clinical diagnosis, motive, or legal finding.
This case involves severe domestic conflict culminating in lethal violence against an infant child by her father, driven by jealousy, suspicion, and family pressure. The relationship was marked by prolonged disputes, abuse, and dowry harassment, escalating to fatal aggression.
The husband-wife relationship was strained by ongoing domestic violence, dowry-related harassment, and mistrust. The husband's suspicion of his wife's character and denial of paternity for the child fueled jealousy and resentment. Despite recent apparent affection towards the child, the husband's underlying hostility led to a tragic escalation.
The pathway to violence began with prolonged domestic disputes and dowry harassment, followed by suspicion and jealousy regarding the wife's fidelity and the child's paternity. This culminated in the father murdering the infant and attempting to kill the wife, interrupted by public intervention.
Each entry separates the reported behavior or state from the analytical strength of the available narration.
| Behavior / construct | Person / subject | Detailed case context | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jealousy Emotional state | Rinku SuspectHusband of the victim |
Rinku's jealousy over his wife's perceived infidelity and rejection of the child as his own led to extreme violence, including the murder of his daughter and attempted murder of his wife. Context or trigger: Suspected wife's character and denied paternity of child Reported expression: Hostility and violent action against infant daughter and wife |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Family opposition or interference Family dynamics | Lakshmi VictimWife of the offender |
Lakshmi stayed at her parental home for about six months due to dowry harassment by her in-laws before returning to her husband's home 20 days prior to the incident. Context or trigger: Dowry harassment by in-laws Reported expression: Harassment leading to separation and return to parental home |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Coercive control Control dynamics | Rinku SuspectHusband of the victim |
Rinku exerted control over his wife through physical abuse and harassment, including dowry demands, contributing to a high-conflict household. Context or trigger: Physical abuse and harassment Reported expression: Use of violence and threats to dominate wife and family |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Fear or perceived threat Emotional state | Lakshmi VictimWife of the offender |
During the incident, Lakshmi screamed and raised alarm when her daughter was thrown and when she was nearly pushed into the river, indicating acute fear. Context or trigger: Threats and violence from husband Reported expression: Screaming and alarm during attack |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Help-seeking or disclosure Coping response | Lakshmi VictimWife of the offender |
Lakshmi informed passersby about the incident, which led to intervention and police involvement. Context or trigger: After attack and rescue Reported expression: Disclosing abuse and incident to passersby and police |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Emotional escalation Escalation | Rinku SuspectHusband of the victim |
The argument between Rinku and Lakshmi escalated on the day of the incident, leading to the violent act of throwing the baby into the river. Context or trigger: Argument escalation on day of incident Reported expression: Violent outburst resulting in murder |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
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For six to seven months prior to the incident, the couple experienced serious disputes, including physical abuse and dowry harassment.
Rinku suspected his wife's character and denied paternity of the child, fueling jealousy and resentment.
Rinku planned to kill his daughter and possibly his wife, using the pretext of shopping and taking photos to isolate them.
On August 11, 2026, Rinku threw his 11-month-old daughter into the Yamuna River and attempted to push his wife into the river.
Passersby intervened to save Lakshmi and detained Rinku until police arrived, leading to his arrest.
Police interrogated Rinku, registered a murder case, and initiated search operations in the Yamuna River for the missing baby.
Arrows show the sequence described in the source narrative; they do not prove that one psychological state caused the next event.
The analysis is limited by lack of clinical diagnosis, incomplete information on the husband's mental state, and absence of detailed psychological evaluations. The baby's recovery status and full legal outcomes remain unknown.