Raju Mollah, 50, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for attempting to murder his wife in a brutal attack. The incident occurred on January 12, 2025, when Mollah poured hot oil on his wife’s head and struck her with a frying pan after asking her to make an omelette. The attack left her with severe burns, a minor brain bleed, missing teeth, and other injuries. Mollah pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent but denied attempted murder, though a jury convicted him in August 2025. An indefinite restraining order was also imposed.
Details of the Attack
Mollah and his wife had argued days before the assault. On the day of the attack, he returned home from work and instructed her to cook an omelette. He heated oil in a frying pan, then grabbed her hair and poured the hot oil over her face. As she fell, he stamped on her, kicked her, and pushed a mop into her face. Paramedics found her lying in a pool of oil, with one reporting the floor was still radiating heat. Mollah initially claimed the incident was an accident but later falsely asserted self-defense during police questioning.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) described the attack as vicious and deliberate. Senior Crown Prosecutor Tejinder Sandhu emphasized that Mollah lied about self-defense, and the evidence proved his intent to kill. The victim’s courage in testifying was commended, and the CPS expressed hope the conviction would bring justice as she recovers.