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Crime
Man Beheads Wife, Then Sits in Temple Holding Her Head, Police Say
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:01 AM
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Police arrested a man who allegedly decapitated his wife and was found sitting inside a temple with the severed head, claiming he had gone "psycho".
Police in an Indian city detained a man after a shocking incident in which he allegedly sliced off his wife's head. The suspect was discovered inside a local temple, calmly holding the severed head on his lap, and reportedly told investigators, "I have become psycho."
According to statements released by the police, neighbors first reported a disturbance at the temple, prompting officers to intervene. Upon arrival, they found the man seated on the temple floor with the victim's head, leading to his immediate arrest.
Investigators are treating the case as a homicide and are examining possible motives, including domestic disputes and mental health factors. The man's confession about his mental state has prompted the police to involve forensic psychologists for a detailed assessment.
The temple authorities have expressed shock and have temporarily closed the premises for cleaning and security checks. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
According to statements released by the police, neighbors first reported a disturbance at the temple, prompting officers to intervene. Upon arrival, they found the man seated on the temple floor with the victim's head, leading to his immediate arrest.
Investigators are treating the case as a homicide and are examining possible motives, including domestic disputes and mental health factors. The man's confession about his mental state has prompted the police to involve forensic psychologists for a detailed assessment.
The temple authorities have expressed shock and have temporarily closed the premises for cleaning and security checks. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.