By News18,Sahas Mahapatra

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A disturbing incident has come to light from Balasore in Odisha where a man attacked his wife in the middle of a busy street and slit her throat. The horrifying attack was caught on camera, video of which has now surfaced on the internet. The attack left the woman severely injured and she is now fighting for her life in hospital.
According to a report in OTV, the incident occurred at around 4:30 PM in Pothana Mohalla village under Balasore Town police limits on Thursday, September 18. What began as a verbal exchange soon turned violent that left people nearby shocked. Locals immediately intervened to rescue the woman and also restrained the attacker before handing him over to the police.
Argument Turns Into Assault
The accused has been identified as Sheikh Amjad. As per the report, the woman had been staying separately in rented accommodation and had strained ties with him.
During the argument, tensions escalated quickly. Eyewitnesses shared that Amjad appeared to be forcing his wife to talk to him. But when she refused, he pulled out a sharp knife from his pocket and slit her throat in broad daylight.
Captured On Camera
The shocking assault was caught on video which has since spread online. The footage shows Amjad speaking to the woman, at times holding her face as though compelling her to respond. He is also seen dragging her. The video then shows him holding her by the hair and then slitting her throat.

Woman’s Condition
Locals present at the spot rushed to the woman’s aid. Bleeding profusely, she was initially admitted to Balasore district headquarters hospital in a critical condition.
As her health deteriorated, she was shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for further treatment. Family members and locals accompanied her during the emergency transfer.
Eyewitness Accounts
Eyewitnesses confirmed that the roadside conversation appeared to be an attempt by Amjad to resolve a dispute. But when the woman reportedly disagreed with him, he attacked her.
Amjad, a resident of Cuttack’s Buxi Bazar, was caught on the spot by locals before he could escape.
Police Action
Balasore Town Police have detained the accused and are interrogating him. Officials confirmed that legal proceedings are in progress.
Similar Incident In Malkangiri
In a separate case earlier this year, another incident of throat-slitting was reported from Malkangiri district. At MV-66 village under Kalimela block, a man attacked and killed his wife following a quarrel over a family matter. The case came to notice when the accused later surrendered before police on January 11.