In a gruesome incident that has sent shockwaves through Uttar Pradesh, a 30-year-old man was arrested on Monday morning in Kushinagar’s Parsa village for the double murder of his mother and wife. The crime reached a level of absolute horror when the suspect allegedly began mutilating and consuming the flesh of the victims on the rooftop of their home. The act of cannibalism terrified the neighbours.
According to reports, the suspect, who has been identified as Sikandar Gupta, had recently returned to the village approximately a month ago after working as a labourer in Mumbai. According to police reports, the victims were identified as his wife, Priyanka (28), and his mother, Runa Devi (60). Gupta initially attacked the victims with wooden sticks, and after that attacked them with cement bricks, which caused fatal head injuries to them.
Police shocked by the act of Cannibalism
As the screams of the women echoed through the neighbourhood, local residents gathered near the house. They were met with a horrific scene; witnesses reported seeing Gupta mutilate the bodies and consume portions of the remains. When the crowd attempted to stop him, Gupta began throwing pieces of debris and human flesh at them to stop them from intervening, which caused widespread panic until the Ahirauli police arrived to detain him.
Authorities are now grappling with the psychological motivations behind the act. Kushinagar Superintendent of Police, Keshav Mishra, confirmed the legal proceedings, he said that “a case of double murder was registered, and police are also examining the accused’s mental condition as part of the investigation.”
Psychological evaluation of Gupta
Experts suggest the violence points to deep-seated psychological issues. Dr. PK Khattri who is a senior clinical psychologist in Lucknow, said that Gupta’s agitated and non-communicative behaviour “points toward a severe psychotic break” that led to cannibalism.
Ashok Srivastava, who is an independent criminologist and an associate of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), provided more psychological details. Srivastava said that such extreme acts often stem from a “desire for total domination” or complex neurological factors. He further added that this type of behaviour represents an “ultimate expression of control, often triggered by internal frustrations or extreme psychopathology.”
Neighbours informed police that Gupta had a history of substance abuse involving alcohol and cannabis and was known for frequent domestic disputes. The accused remains in custody pending a formal psychiatric evaluation to determine if he is fit to stand trial or if the murders were the result of a total mental health collapse.
