Korba Man Arrested in Wife’s Killing During Dispute as Reports Differ on Method

Overview

• Salik Ram Yadav, 58, allegedly killed his wife in Bundeli village on Wednesday evening and then went to the Rajgamar police outpost.
• Initial agency reports said he beheaded her and walked through the village carrying the severed head before reaching the outpost.
• A later statement from Korba police identified the victim as Chitvan and said her throat was slit, with the body sent for post-mortem.
• Officers arrested Yadav, seized a sharp meat-cutting weapon, and opened a formal investigation that includes forensic review.
• Police said Yadav cited frequent fights, jealousy over suspected infidelity, and alcohol use; both worked at a local poultry farm and had four children.