Odisha: A shocking case has emerged from Odisha’s Nabarangpur district, where a man allegedly killed his wife and hid her body in a septic tank. The crime came to light after the couple’s four-year-old son reportedly revealed the incident to neighbours.
Crime Unfolds After Domestic Dispute
The incident took place in Borgaon village under the Raighar police station limits in the Jodinga panchayat. According to initial reports, the accused, identified as Subhash Gand, had attended a wedding with his wife Manai Gand and their children on Saturday.
After returning home, an argument reportedly broke out between the couple. Police said the dispute escalated, and the husband allegedly assaulted his wife over suspicions about her character, leading to her death.
Body Hidden In Septic Tank
Investigators believe the accused tried to cover up the crime the same night by disposing of the body in a septic tank within their house premises.
The matter might have remained hidden, but the couple’s young son reportedly told neighbours that his mother was inside the tank. His statement raised alarm, prompting villagers to question the accused.
Police Recover Body, Probe Underway
Following the tip-off, police from Raighar station reached the spot and recovered the woman’s body from the septic tank. The accused has been taken into custody, and a case has been registered.
Officials said further investigation is underway to establish the full sequence of events and gather evidence in the case.
