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UP man pours acid on sleeping family after woman refuses marriage demand

A shocking incident occurred in Shergarh town where a married man allegedly poured acid on a sleeping family of four. The victims, including two young children, suffered severe burns. The accused reportedly targeted the family after the woman repeatedly rejected his marriage dema

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UP man pours acid on sleeping family after woman refuses marriage demandA shocking incident occurred in Shergarh town where a married man allegedly poured acid on a sleeping family of four. The victims, including two young children, suffered severe burns. The accused reportedly targeted the family after the woman repeatedly rejected his marriage dema
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