A shocking incident of domestic violence culminated in a brutal murder and a suicide attempt in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district on Friday. A 43-year-old woman allegedly beheaded her husband with an axe before trying to take her own life.
The Gruesome Attack in Tamlav Village
The horrific event unfolded in Tamlav village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Rawatbhata police station. According to police officials, the accused, identified as Laad Bai Gurjar, attacked her 45-year-old husband, Mohan Gurjar, during a dispute at their home. The altercation turned deadly when she used an axe to sever his head from his torso.
Suicide Bid and Rescue by Villagers
Immediately after the fatal assault, Laad Bai Gurjar walked approximately 500 metres from the house. In an apparent bid to end her own life, she jumped into a well. Alert villagers nearby heard the commotion or discovered the scene and swiftly moved to rescue her from the well. They subsequently informed the local police authorities.
Chittorgarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Manish Tripathi confirmed the sequence of events. He also noted that villagers had reported the woman's mental condition had been poor for several days leading up to the tragic incident.
Police Investigation and Aftermath
Upon receiving the information, a police team led by Rawatbhata Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Shankar Lal Meena reached the scene. Officers collected crucial evidence from the location and initiated an investigation.
Following her rescue, Laad Bai Gurjar was taken into custody. After thorough interrogation, she was formally arrested. The police have registered a case of murder against her.
The body of the victim, Mohan Gurjar, who worked as a goat herder, was sent to Rawatbhata hospital for a post-mortem examination. The procedure was conducted by a medical board. After the autopsy, his remains were handed over to his grieving family.
Mohan Gurjar is survived by his two sons. The elder son, Arjun, follows his father's profession of grazing goats. The younger son, Sunil, is a student currently in Class 11.
The case has sent shockwaves through the quiet village of Tamlav, highlighting extreme outcomes of domestic disputes and raising questions about mental health interventions in rural areas.
