In yet another horrendous incident, a man beheaded his 17-year-old daughter and reached the police station with her severed head. The incident took place on Wednesday night and the man was allegedly upset over his daughter's alleged affair with a youth whom he disliked.

Hardoi Superintendent of police, Anurag Vats, told reporters that the accused, Sarvesh Kumar of Pandeytara village under Majhila police station, has been arrested. "Sarvesh is a vegetable vendor. A few days ago, he spotted his daughter in a compromising position with a youth. He made up his mind to teach his daughter a lesson. Sarvesh's wife has also testified this in her statement to the police," the SP said.