but admitted that now he is residing in village Rustampur in the house of his in-laws. He denied that since, Phoolabai used to fight, therefore, both the ladies Sunitabai and the wife of this witness went to their parental home. He admitted that about 10 days prior to incident, Hari had assaulted Surajbai by Darati which was reported by Surajbai to Police. He admitted that police was in search of Hari, but could not arrest Hari. He admitted that since, Surajbai had lodged a report against Hari, therefore, he and his family was annoyed with Surajbai. He denied for want of knowledge, that Hari in order to avoid his arrest was residing in Dhangaon. He admitted that his statements were recorded by the police after 4 months of the incident. Chhayabai and Phoolabai had already reached hospital prior to his arrival. He claimed that when he left his house, his mother Sukma bai was in the house. He admitted that the house of Suresh is situated on the road which goes towards Panchayat Bhavan. He could not explain as to why the fact that Suresh had informed that he had heard the noise that "please donot administer medicine" is not mentioned in his police statement, He denied that Hari had never resided with Surajbai. He also stated that he had informed the police about illicit relations between Hari and Surajbai, but could not explain as to why this fact is not mentioned in his police statement, One important aspect is that this witness has not stated that Suresh was having multiple wives, and also admitted that Suresh resides in a house which is situated on a road which goes towards Panchayat Bhavan. The aforesaid fact shall be taken into consideration while appreciating the evidence of Suresh. Furthermore, the evidence of this witness that appellant Surajbai was having illicit relations with deceased Hari Bhaggu cannot be relied upon because this fact is not mentioned in his police statement, and it amounts to material contradiction. The allegation that Rekha bai had informed this witness that Hari has consumed some medicine and therefore,