In a shocking incident in Bakani town, Jhalawar district, a 23-year-old woman, Ravina Sain, has been booked for allegedly biting off a portion of her husband’s tongue during a heated domestic altercation.

The police registered a case against her under sections 115(2) and 118(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for voluntarily causing hurt and grievous injuries, following a complaint lodged by the victim’s brother on Friday evening.

The couple, Ravina Sain from Sunel village and Kanhayalal Sain, 25, from Bakani, tied the knot one-and-a-half years ago but reportedly had a tumultuous relationship marked by frequent disputes. According to Assistant Sub-Inspector Brijraj Singh, the incident unfolded late Thursday night during one such brawl.

Family members recounted that Ravina, in a fit of rage, bit off part of Kanhayalal’s tongue, leaving him severely injured.

Kanhayalal was immediately rushed to a local hospital, where doctors referred him to Jhalawar Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. Medical staff have indicated that the severed portion of his tongue could potentially be stitched back, offering hope for recovery.

Meanwhile, Ravina locked herself in a room post-incident and attempted to slit her wrist with a sickle, though family members intervened and persuaded her to stop.

The police are yet to record Kanhayalal’s statement due to his ongoing treatment. The case has sparked local outrage, shedding light on the extreme outcomes of domestic conflicts. Authorities continue to investigate as the community grapples with the unsettling event.