Kushinagar Horror: Man Kills Mother, Wife, Then Eats Flesh in Front of Village
In a shocking and gruesome incident that has left an entire village traumatized, a 30-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district brutally murdered his mother and wife on Monday morning. The accused, identified as Sikandar Gupta, not only clubbed both women to death but then mutilated their bodies and consumed flesh from their skulls as horrified villagers watched from below.
Village Gathers to Witness Nightmare Unfold
The horrific crime unfolded in Parsa village under the Ahirauli police station limits. According to eyewitness accounts, villagers first became aware of the violence when they heard screams and unusual commotion coming from the Gupta household. As people gathered, they witnessed Sikandar on the rooftop engaged in the brutal attack.
"When we rushed to the house, Sikandar began hurling pieces of flesh at us," one villager recounted, describing the panic and chaos that ensued. The entire village watched in horror as the gruesome scene played out above them.
Police Respond to Gruesome Scene
Police rushed to the spot immediately after receiving alerts from terrified villagers. Officers found both victims dead on the rooftop with severe head injuries. They promptly arrested Sikandar Gupta, who offered no resistance.
Kushinagar Superintendent of Police Keshav Mishra confirmed that "a case of double murder was registered, and police are also examining the accused's mental condition as part of the investigation."
Brutal Attack Details Emerge
According to police investigations and villager statements, Sikandar first assaulted his 28-year-old wife Priyanka and 60-year-old mother Runa Devi with sticks on the rooftop of their house. He then picked up a cement brick and repeatedly smashed their heads, killing both women on the spot.
The violence didn't end there. Police reports indicate Sikandar then mutilated the bodies, removing flesh from their skulls and consuming it in front of the gathered villagers.
Background of the Accused
Sikandar Gupta worked as a laborer in Mumbai and had returned to his village approximately one month before the incident. Villagers alleged that Sikandar was addicted to alcohol and ganja, and frequently assaulted both his wife and mother.
"He often threatened to kill them," one neighbor reported, indicating a pattern of domestic violence that preceded the fatal attack.
Experts Analyze Psychological Factors
Independent criminologist Ashok Srivastava, who studied at the National Forensic Sciences University in Gujarat and assists state police forces as well as the CBI, provided insight into the psychological dimensions of such crimes.
"Acts involving cannibalism like the Kushinagar incident reflect extreme psychopathology," Srivastava explained. "This behavior is frequently driven by a desire for total domination over the victim, deep psychological trauma, and in some cases, neurological factors."
He elaborated further: "In cases like this, cannibalism is often planned and driven by a desire for total domination. The act creates a perverse sense of permanent possession, as the perpetrator believes the victim can never leave or escape."
Srivastava described such behavior as representing the highest form of dehumanization. "By consuming the body, the offender reduces the victim to an object. It is an ultimate expression of power and control, often rooted in deep-seated frustration, feelings of inferiority and damaged self-esteem."
Mental Health Assessment Underway
Lucknow-based senior clinical psychologist and counselor PK Khattri suggested the accused appears to be suffering from psychosis, a severe mental health condition that can involve hallucinations and delusions.
Khattri noted that Sikandar was "highly agitated and unwilling to communicate" when examined, indicating a significantly disturbed mental state.
The Kushinagar police continue their investigation into this horrific crime that has shaken the entire community. Authorities are examining all aspects of the case, including the accused's mental health history, substance abuse patterns, and possible motives behind the brutal double murder and subsequent acts.
