Indian man arrested after beheading wife, walking around with her head

Police confirm incident, say Ramu Chavan killed his wife after suspecting her of having affair with their son-in-law


Web Desk October 09, 2015
Ramu Chavan, who works as a watchman in a housing complex in Katraj area, allegedly killed his 45-year-old wife because he suspected her of infidelity. PHOTO: HINDUSTAN TIMES

In a horrific incident, a 60-year-old man was arrested in Pune, India, on Friday after being seen strolling on the road with his wife’s head.

The man, identified as named Ramu Chavan, was arrested by Pune police after he was seen walking casually carrying his wife’s head by the hair on roads, as bystanders looked on in horror.

Read: Indian brothers behead teenage sister over alleged affair: police

Chavan has been charged with beheading his wife, Sonubai, after he suspected an illegitimate relationship between her and their son-in-law.

The culprit worked as a watchman, according to the Police, and killed his wife with an axe.

The police have booked him under murder charges, while further investigations are under way.

The article originally appeared on The New Indian Express

COMMENTS (4)

Pakistani | 8 years ago | Reply Just waiting for indians to say he was an ISI agent like Captain Kabootar!
sterry | 8 years ago | Reply The culture of women abuse including rape and misogyny is too common in India.
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