A woman was allegedly killed by her brother-in-law in Jehanabad district on Tuesday. The accused reportedly attacked her with an axe after a dispute over food.

He then allegedly hung her severed head from a banyan tree near his home. Villagers discovered the gruesome scene and alerted the local police.

The accused was apprehended by villagers and handed over to the authorities.

This story was reported by The Times of India. Read the full coverage at The Times of India.