Uttar Pradesh Village Reels from Brutal Double Murder and Cannibalism
Peace shattered violently in a Kushinagar district village on Monday morning. A 30-year-old labourer committed an act of unspeakable horror, murdering his wife and mother before consuming flesh from their bodies in full public view.
Nightmare Unfolds on Rooftop
Desperate screams pierced the calm air in Parsa village under Ahirauli police station limits. Alerted by the cries and unusual movement, villagers rushed toward the source. They witnessed a scene that left them shell-shocked.
The accused, Sikandar Gupta, had attacked his 28-year-old wife Priyanka and his 60-year-old mother Runa Devi on their rooftop. He used sticks initially, then picked up a cement brick. He smashed their heads repeatedly, killing both women on the spot.
What happened next horrified everyone present. Sikandar mutilated the bodies. He tore flesh from their smashed skulls and consumed it as villagers watched in terror. Eyewitnesses reported he even began hurling pieces of flesh at the gathering crowd, triggering panic and chaos.
Accused Arrested, Background Emerges
Police arrived quickly and arrested Sikandar Gupta. The 30-year-old labourer had recently returned to his native village about a month ago. He previously worked in Mumbai.
Villagers shared disturbing details about his behavior. They alleged Sikandar was addicted to alcohol and ganja. He frequently assaulted his wife and mother, often threatening to kill them. This violence culminated in Monday's horrific attack.
Kushinagar Superintendent of Police Keshav Mishra confirmed the case. "We have registered a case of double murder," Mishra stated. "We are also examining the accused's mental condition thoroughly."
Experts Point to Severe Mental Disturbance
Criminologist Ashok Srivastava explained such acts reflect extreme psychopathology. "Acts of cannibalism are driven by domination, deep psychological trauma, and sometimes neurological factors," Srivastava said. "Such acts are often about total control. By consuming the body, the offender believes the victim can never escape. It represents the highest form of dehumanisation."
Lucknow-based senior clinical psychologist PK Khattri offered additional insight. He suggested the accused appears to be suffering from psychosis, a severe mental disorder marked by delusions and possible hallucinations. Khattri noted Sikandar was highly agitated and unwilling to communicate, pointing to a deeply disturbed mental state.
Community Left Traumatized
The brutal crime has left Parsa village residents deeply shaken. Witnessing such violence, followed by cannibalism, has created psychological trauma throughout the community. Police continue their investigation while mental health experts examine what drove Sikandar Gupta to commit this atrocity.
This case highlights multiple concerning issues: extreme domestic violence, substance abuse problems, and the critical need for mental health intervention in rural communities. As authorities pursue justice, the village struggles to recover from a morning that turned peaceful surroundings into a nightmare.
