‘Monster’ husband kills wife, packs body in box under bed before absconding

In a shocking incident reported from Nabarangpur district, a man allegedly murdered his wife, concealed her body inside a box kept under their cot, locked up the house, and absconded from the scene.

The deceased has been identified as Anita Sori, while the accused husband is Dushmant Nayak. According to sources, the gruesome crime took place in Haladi village under Chandahandi police limits.

Details of the crime:

The matter came to light after the woman’s family grew suspicious over her sudden disappearance and filed a written complaint at the Chandahandi police station.

Acting on the complaint, a police team reached the spot and broke open the locked house. Upon entering, they discovered Anita's body hidden in a box beneath the cot. A scientific team was also summoned to the crime scene for further investigation and evidence collection.

Manhunt on, police searching for further details:

As per initial reports, the motive behind the murder remains unclear. The police have launched a manhunt to trace Dushmant Nayak, who is currently on the run.

The incident has left the local community in shock, with villagers expressing their disbelief over such a heinous act occurring in their midst. Meanwhile, the victim’s family is demanding swift justice and strict action against the accused.

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Till the last reports came in, no further comments could be obtained from police or family members of the deceased. Additionally, there is no clarity so far regarding the motive behind the murder.