A pregnant woman, who is carrying twins, has reported to the police that she was assaulted and held captive by her husband in Tanabi, São Paulo. The incident occurred after she returned home from work ten minutes late. According to the police report, she managed to contact the police and alert them to her situation by signaling from the window of her house. Her husband had locked her inside and was armed with a knife, having hidden all the keys. When the police arrived, they attempted to negotiate with the husband but he refused to comply, prompting them to forcibly enter the property.

Upon entering the home, the police found the husband in an altered state, allegedly due to drug use. The victim stated that their relationship has been tumultuous, marked by frequent physical assaults including hair pulling, kicking, and punching, despite her being two months pregnant. During this latest incident, she reported being brutally beaten after her husband accused her of infidelity, demonstrating the alarming levels of domestic violence present in her situation.

The woman has taken steps to protect herself by requesting urgent protective measures and seeking medical attention for her injuries. This case highlights the ongoing issues of domestic violence in Brazil, exacerbated by risks associated with pregnancy, and underscores the critical need for support systems for victims of abuse. It also raises awareness about the struggles many women face in seeking help in such dangerous domestic environments.