Horror gripped Mahudbi village in Balod, Chhattisgarh, after unknown miscreants dug up the grave of a three-year-old girl buried three months prior. The shocking revelation came when police exhumed the site and found the toddler’s head severed and missing, alongside ritualistic offerings like lemon, rice grains, and raw meat.
The disturbance occurred overnight during Mahashivratri celebrations in the Gundardehi thana area under Haldi chowki jurisdiction. Early morning patrols spotted the tampered grave on the path to Mukti Dham, prompting immediate alerts. By sunrise, hundreds of villagers had converged, their faces etched with anger and dread.
Eyewitnesses described the scene: loose earth piled aside, clear signs of nocturnal excavation, and the eerie placement of tantric symbols. ‘We buried her with love, and now this monstrosity,’ lamented the bereaved family. The October 9, 2025, tragedy that took the child’s life was compounded by this profane act.
Senior police officials arrived promptly, cordoning off the area. The investigation points to possible tantra-mantra involvement, a persistent issue in some tribal belts. Teams are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas, interrogating suspects, and appealing for public tips.
Community leaders have called for heightened vigilance against occult threats. This case underscores the need for awareness campaigns against blind faith. As forensic analysis begins, Balod police vow to crack the case soon, bringing justice to the innocent victim and solace to her shaken kin.