Man cuts off wife’s hand to prevent her from nursing job

An Indian man has reportedly cut off his wife’s hand to stop her from joining a state government nursing job.

The man identified as Sher Mohammad is a resident of Ketugram in the East Burdwan district of West Bengal in Kolkata.

He allegedly committed the act on Sunday, June 5, out of jealousy and inferiority complex.

The victim, Renu Khatun recently got a nursing job in a state hospital which she was to join next week.

A police officer said, “Her husband, who is a grocery shop owner, and in-laws were against Renu’s dream of working as a government employee.

“Mohammad and his parents are presently at large.”

After the brutal attack, the man admitted his wife to a local hospital for treatment on Monday morning.

IANS reported that he concealed the severed body part at his residence to make sure that the doctors are unable to replant it.

The officer said, “Mohammad first smothered Renu with a pillow and then severed her palm with a chopper.

“After Renu fell unconscious, Mohammad took her to the local hospital hiding the severed palm at home.

“The incident came to light after the woman became conscious and narrated her plight”.

Ripan, Renu Khatun’s elder brother narrated, “Ever since my sister got the state government appointment letter.

“Sher Mohammad had been insisting she rejects that offer.

“But my sister always wanted to pursue a nursing career and she refused her husband’s wish.

“We never knew that Sher Mohammod’s feeling of insecurity will take such a tragic turn.”

Another police officer said, they “carried out searches at the houses of their relatives but they were found nowhere.”