Arjuna awardee alleges domestic violence
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 19 2020:
Former India hockey captain and Arjuna Awardee, 39-year-old Waikhom Surjalata has slapped two complaints of domestic violence against her spouse.
Charging her husband, Kshetrimayum Shantakumar of Singjemei Wangma Kshetri Leikai of abusing her physically and mentally, Surjalata during a press meet at Manipur Press Club today alleged she was beaten by her husband for not giving enough in dowry.
The torture, she alleged, began the night of their wedding 15 years ago.
Their relationship worsened after her husband retired from service this year.
During November last year, Shantakumar tied her hands and legs, stripped her naked and beat her, she alleged.
She was not even allowed to speak with her friends and family after marriage, claimed Surjalata.
Surjalata is currently employed with the Railways and she and Shantakumar have two children.