Kaushambhi (UP), Nov 15 (IANS) A woman in Kaushambhi district was taken into police custody after she allegedly assaulted a youth and severed his private parts with a sharp-edged object on Tuesday.

The assault took place in the Manjhanpur area of Kaushambi district.

The injured man, who is said to be the woman’s neighbour, has been hospitalised in a critical condition.

The accused has admitted to the crime. Sources said that the victim had reportedly attempted to assault the accused which led to the incident.

–IANS

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