Shocking! Man Thrashes Wife, Buries Her Alive In Odisha’s Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal: In a highly shocking incident, a man allegedly thrashed his wife and later buried her alive at Sitalabasa village under Kamakhyanagar police limits in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district, today. Fortunately, the victim was rescued and hospitalised.
According to reports, accused Ranjan Sahu had married Sukanti Sahu of the village, two years ago. A dispute was prevailing between the two over dowry demand.
The issue took a violent turn today as Ranjan beat his wife, leaving her critically injured. The woman sustained grievous injuries on her head and chest.
The accused then buried her alive in a pit at the backyard of his house. On being informed, family members of the woman rushed to the spot and rescued her. She was initially taken to the Kamakhyanagar Hospital and later to the Dhenkanal District Headquarters Hospital.
The victim was eventually shifted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack as her condition deteriorated.
On the basis of a complaint lodged by the kin of the woman, police have started an investigation into the incident.