An Indian woman is facing attempted murder charges for cutting off her drunk husband's penis when he tried to rape her. According to the Daily Mail website, the incident happened in Sirisedu, India.
The woman has insisted she acted in self-defence.
The man is now recovering in hospital but no details on whether doctors were able to reattach his penis.
'The incident took place when Ravinder was harassing the woman after getting drunk. 'Neighbours told us that the couple often fought whenever Ravinder came home drunk.
'Unable to bear the harassment, she took a knife and chopped off his penis. We have filed a case under section 307 of IPC (attempt to murder) against the woman. 'Ravinder is now being treated at a government hospital in Jammikunta.'
The woman has insisted she acted in self-defence.
The man is now recovering in hospital but no details on whether doctors were able to reattach his penis.
'The incident took place when Ravinder was harassing the woman after getting drunk. 'Neighbours told us that the couple often fought whenever Ravinder came home drunk.
'Unable to bear the harassment, she took a knife and chopped off his penis. We have filed a case under section 307 of IPC (attempt to murder) against the woman. 'Ravinder is now being treated at a government hospital in Jammikunta.'
