Bizarre Dispute Leads to Finger Severing in Hyderabad: What Happened?

In a shocking incident in Hyderabad, a man has been arrested for allegedly biting off a woman's finger during a heated argument over a monetary dispute. The altercation arose when the couple sought to reclaim money from their former landlord, leading to a confrontation that escalated dangerously. The victim's mother intervened, resulting in a severe injury. This bizarre case highlights the extremes of personal disputes and the legal consequences that follow. Read on for more details about this unsettling event.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 20, 2025, 11:32 IST

Incident Overview

Hyderabad: A shocking incident occurred in Hyderabad where a 26-year-old man reportedly severed a woman's finger during a dispute over money, as confirmed by local authorities on Monday.

The altercation took place on May 17, leading to the arrest of Hemanth, who works for a private company, after a complaint was lodged against him and his wife, Mamatha, by the victim's daughter, Sujitha.

The couple had approached their former landlord, Sujitha, to reclaim Rs 30,000 related to a chit fund they had previously invested in. They had vacated Sujitha's penthouse in April. However, Sujitha informed them of a Rs 5,000 deduction due to unpaid rent from a previous tenant, Supriya, whom Mamatha had recommended.

This revelation sparked a heated argument, prompting Sujitha's mother, Latha, to step in and attempt to calm things down. During this confrontation, Hemanth allegedly bit off Latha's right index finger. She was rushed to a hospital, where medical professionals determined that the severed finger could not be reattached.

Following Sujitha's complaint, the Madhura Nagar police apprehended Hemanth. He faces charges under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and is currently in judicial custody.