Balod district reels from a gruesome discovery in Mahudbi village, where vandals targeted the grave of a toddler, stealing her head and leaving behind occult paraphernalia. The outrage unfolded post-Mahashivratri, in the Haldi chowki area of Gundardehi thana, turning a peaceful hamlet into a hotbed of suspicion.
Three months after the innocent’s death on October 9, 2025, her resting place near Mukti Dham showed violent disturbance. Fresh digs and the presence of a lemon, scattered rice, and flesh fragment screamed ritual interference. When authorities dug deeper, the head’s absence stunned everyone present.
Morning light revealed the atrocity to early risers, sparking a massive turnout. Emotions ran high as kin wailed and neighbors pledged vigilante hunts. Police intervention prevented chaos, with the site secured for evidence collection.
Investigators suspect a tantric plot, possibly for amulets or potions derived from child remains—a dark trade persisting in shadows. Door-to-door probes, villager statements, and mobile data analysis are underway. ‘We won’t rest until the beasts are caged,’ affirmed the SHO.
This despicable act has prompted calls for stricter night patrols and community watch groups. Chhattisgarh’s administration faces pressure to address root causes of such barbarism. As the sun sets on this troubled village, hope hinges on justice prevailing over darkness.