55-year-old Indian man beheads wife over suspicion of infidelity, walks with head to police station

Police nabbed the suspect while he was walking with the severed head to Gonida police station in Dhenkanal district. 

The accused identified as Nakaphodi Majhi, a native of Chandrasekharpur village under Gondia police station was married to his wife, Sachala Majhi for 25 years. They have two children who stay outside the village. 

Police said Nakaphodi suspected Sachala’s fidelity and often picked up fights with her. Following disputes between the couple, they spent most of the time quarrelling with each other.

Around 3.30am to 4am on Friday morning, Nakaphodi killed her by slitting her throat with a sharp weapon (Katuri). Then he beheaded her and reached Gondia police station with the severed head to surrender, police said.

On the way, some people nabbed him at Jankira village under Joranda out post and informed the matter to Joranda police.

On getting information, Joranda police reached the spot and detained the accused. Police also seized the weapon and the head.

Further investigations are still ongoing.