SEVERED HEAD OF HIS WIFE

Bengaluru Man Walks into Police Station with Wife's Severed Head, Confesses to Murder

Bengaluru, Karnataka (June 8, 2025): 

           A horrifying scene unfolded at the Mico Layout police station in Bengaluru's BTM Layout early this morning, sending shockwaves through the city. A man identified as **Bharat**, a resident of the area, walked into the station carrying a blood-stained bag.

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In a moment of chilling calm, Bharat reportedly placed the bag on the counter and uttered words that froze the officers present: **"I killed my wife. This is her head."**

   The Gruesome Discovery:

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*   Upon opening the bag, police confirmed the unimaginable – it contained the severed head of Bharat's wife, **Anjali**.

*   Bharat then led officers to his nearby residence, where they discovered Anjali's headless body.

*   Preliminary investigations suggest Bharat used a **kitchen knife** to murder his wife and behead her within their home.

   Immediate Arrest and Investigation:

*   Bharat was immediately taken into custody. He is currently undergoing interrogation.

*   Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East) **Bhimashankar Guled** addressed the media, stating: **"The accused, Bharat, has confessed to the murder of his wife, Anjali. He walked into the police station carrying her severed head. We have recovered the body from their residence and the suspected weapon. A thorough investigation is underway."**

*   Forensic teams have cordoned off the couple's residence for evidence collection.

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  Emerging Motive (Initial Reports):

*   While the investigation is in its earliest stages, initial reports from police sources indicate **prolonged marital discord** as the primary suspected motive.

*   Sources suggest frequent arguments over domestic issues may have escalated to this extreme act of violence. Police are examining the couple's history and interviewing neighbors and family members to establish a clearer picture.

     City in Shock:

*   The brutality and cold-blooded nature of the crime, coupled with the accused calmly surrendering with the victim's head, has left Bengaluru, India's tech capital, reeling.

*   Neighbors expressed disbelief and horror, describing the couple as generally quiet, though acknowledging recent arguments.

*   The incident has sparked urgent discussions about domestic violence, mental health intervention, and community vigilance.

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   Next Steps:

*   Bharat will be produced before a magistrate court once police complete the initial formalities.

*   The body has been sent for postmortem to establish the exact cause and time of death.

*   Police are meticulously documenting the crime scene and collecting digital and forensic evidence to build a watertight case.

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    This is a developing story.

 We will bring you further updates as more details emerge from the police investigation. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Anjali during this unimaginably difficult time.

**Deepa Sharma reporting for ANN (All India News Network), Bengaluru.**