Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Odisha Man Abandons Wife After Fifth Girl Child
A man in Odisha kicked out his wife and their five daughters after the birth of their fifth girl child.
The wife and kids are now in a shelter, and the police are looking into the situation.
The wife's mom says the man has been abusive and wants justice.
A man in Odisha allegedly drove his wife out of their home after she gave birth to their fifth girl child.
The incident occurred in Bhuban, Dhenkanal district, and was reported to police by a local activist.
The woman, Sulochana, and her five daughters were temporarily sheltered at a community health center before being moved to a rehabilitation center.
Sulochana's mother has previously lodged complaints alleging physical and mental torture by her son-in-law.
A case has been registered, and police are investigating the matter.
- Who
- Chaitanya Nayak (husband), Sulochana (wife), and their five daughters
- What
- Abandoned wife and children after fifth girl child's birth
- When
- Incident occurred recently, with the fifth child born 40 days ago
- Where
- Bhuban, Dhenkanal district, Odisha
- Why
- Reportedly due to gender bias and preference for a male child
Man's Perspective
Society's Perspective
Gender Bias
Man's Perspective
May have contributed to the man's actions
Society's Perspective
Deeply rooted in patriarchal norms, harmful to mothers and children
- Victim's Age
- 32 years old
- Marriage Duration
- 14 years
- Number of Children
- Five daughters
- Location of Shelter
- Sudhar Ghar (rehabilitation center)
- Police Action
- Case registered, investigation ongoing