A spine-chilling case of grave desecration has emerged from Chhattisgarh’s Balod district, where the head of a three-year-old girl vanished from her burial plot. Discovered on the morning after Mahashivratri, the site in Mahudbi village bore marks of deliberate digging, with lemon, rice, and meat pieces ominously placed close by—hallmarks of suspected sorcery.
The child, who died on October 9, 2025, was interred by grieving relatives near the local cremation ground under Gundardehi police limits. What was meant to be her eternal rest was brutally interrupted. Villagers, spotting the anomaly at dawn, mobilized quickly, their whispers turning to shouts of fury.
Police excavation confirmed the worst: the tiny skull was gone, leaving the body intact otherwise. The ritual items raised immediate alarms of tantrik rituals, often linked to body part trafficking for black magic in remote regions. The family’s worst fears materialized as officers documented the scene meticulously.
‘This evil must be eradicated from our village,’ roared protesting locals, who refused to disperse until assured of action. Gundardehi thana has formed a special team, deploying dog squads and tech experts to trace the perpetrators. Preliminary inquiries suggest outsiders may be involved.
In the broader context, such incidents highlight ongoing battles against superstition in Chhattisgarh. Officials are coordinating with anti-superstition units for support. The community awaits answers, united in grief and resolve, as the probe uncovers layers of this macabre puzzle.