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The man who allegedly killed his wife and surrendered at the police station is reportedly mentally ill.
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In a shocking incident from Sonagad village, Thangadh taluka, a 65-year-old man allegedly murdered his 55-year-old wife before surrendering himself at the police station. The accused, Bahadur Jalu, is reportedly mentally ill. The case came to light after the couple’s son filed a complaint against his father. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings considering the gravity of the situation.
According to the complaint, 31-year-old Vijay Jalu stated that he works in agriculture to support his family. On the morning of September 5, 2025, around 4:00 AM, Vijay received a call from his relative, Haresh Jalu, informing him that his father had reached Thangadh police station and had admitted to killing his mother by striking her on the head with a wooden stick. To verify, Haresh contacted the police, who knew him.
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Vijay rushed to his parents’ room and found his mother lying in a bloodied state on the bed, while his father was absent. Family members, including his uncle, aunt, and siblings, arrived immediately. His mother was taken to Thangadh Government Hospital for treatment, where doctors declared her dead. Vijay noted that his father, Bahadur, has suffered from a neurological condition for 30 years and has been on medication.
Police confirmed that Bahadur, in a mentally unstable state, killed his wife for unknown reasons and then voluntarily reported himself. Authorities have taken him into custody and requested his medical records for further investigation.
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September 06, 2025, 13:25 IST
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