Odisha Man Travels 175 Km To Reconcile With Estranged Wife, Slits Her Throat In Public

Last Updated:September 20, 2025, 18:21 IST

The man travelled from Cuttack to Balasore to reconcile with his estranged wife but brutally attacked her in public.

Eyewitnesses said Sheikh Amjad suddenly pulled out a knife and slit his wife’s throat.

A man who travelled nearly 175 km in an attempt to reconcile with his estranged wife ended up attacking her brutally in public, leaving her critically injured. The shocking incident took place in Balasore on Thursday afternoon. According to police, the accused, identified as Sheikh Amjad, had journeyed from Cuttack to Balasore to meet his wife, with whom he had been living separately due to ongoing marital disputes.

Eyewitnesses said that during their roadside conversation, Sheikh Amjad suddenly pulled out a knife and slit his wife’s throat. The attack, recorded on a bystander’s mobile phone, has since gone viral on social media. The disturbing footage shows Sheikh Amjad speaking to the woman, at times grabbing her face, before dragging her along the road. Moments later, he is seen pulling her by the hair and slashing her throat, as onlookers scream in horror.

Bystanders managed to overpower Sheikh Amjad immediately after the attack, preventing him from fleeing. He was handed over to the police, who have taken him into custody.

Locals rushed the victim to the Balasore District Headquarters Hospital, where doctors managed to stabilise her. However, due to the severity of her injuries, she was referred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, where her condition remains critical.

Police said further investigation into the case is underway.

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