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19-year-old arrested in Assam after beheading mother; severed head found in forest, police say
A 19-year-old girl beheaded her mother in Deramukh Lalung village, Assam. The severed head was found in a forest early Thursday, and police arrested the suspect, recovered the weapon, and sought to record her statement as the investigation begins.
Why It Matters
The case underscores issues of family violence and the swift police response in rural India as investigators pursue motive and legal proceedings.
Timeline
4 Events
Police book and ongoing investigation
April 23, 2026
The accused was booked under Section 103 (murder) and 119 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). She is undergoing mandatory medical examination, and police stated they will record her statement as the motive is being investigated. The family did not report any domestic dispute leading up to the incident.
Arrest and discovery in forest; severed head recovered
April 23, 2026
In the early hours of Thursday, the accused was found in a dense forest area in Deramukh Lalung village and did not attempt to flee on seeing police. The severed head and the murder weapon were recovered from her possession, and she was arrested and later produced before a court.
Family informs police; police launch search operation
April 22, 2026
Following the incident, family members informed Baithalangso police. A team from Baithalangso police station reached the spot and launched a search operation, but the accused could not be traced at that time.
Beheading at home; mother killed and family injured
April 22, 2026
The 19-year-old daughter, Pooja Malang, returned home around 10 pm on Wednesday, entered the house with a dao (machete) and beheaded her mother, Anumai Malang (42). The father and sister were injured while attempting to intervene. The daughter took the severed head and left the house. The mother’s body was sent for postmortem.