Karnataka: Groom beheads bride, takes her severed head, later allegedly attempts suicide

In a tragic incident that unfolded in Mutlu village, Somwarpet, Karnataka, a 16-year-old girl was brutally murdered, her severed head taken by the accused, Prakash (32). The victim and Prakash were set to be engaged, but officials from the Women and Child Development department intervened on May 9, halting the impending marriage after persuading the girl's parents.

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The horrifying episode occurred on Thursday evening when Prakash forcibly entered the girl's residence around 5:30 pm, dragging her out before gruesomely severing her head. Escaping the scene with the macabre trophy, Prakash remains at large as police intensify efforts to locate him.

The victim, a recent SSLC exam passer with a modest 52% score, met a grisly fate, while her mother sustained injuries during the altercation and is currently undergoing medical treatment.

Authorities are grappling to discern the motive behind this heinous act, with law enforcement officials acknowledging the involvement of child helpline officials from the Social Welfare department in halting the engagement. However, the precise motive remains shrouded in mystery.

As the hunt for Prakash continues, the community remains in shock, grappling with the incomprehensible brutality inflicted upon an unsuspecting young life. It was reported that he committed suicide, but there is no official confirmation.