Man Permanently Loses Speech After Wife Bites Tongue in UP
A shocking domestic violence tongue injury has been reported from Ghaziabad district in Uttar Pradesh, where a 26-year-old man has lost his ability to speak for life after a violent incident at home. Doctors treating him confirmed that the damage to his tongue was so severe that normal speech cannot be restored.
The case has raised serious medical and public health concerns about the long-term impact of extreme domestic violence on physical and psychological health.
The incident occurred shortly after the marriage
The victim, Vipin, lived in the Modinagar area and worked as a labourer in a welding unit. He married Isha, a resident of Meerut, in May 2025. According to family members, disagreements began soon after the wedding and gradually became frequent and intense.
Over time, these conflicts reportedly created ongoing emotional stress and instability within the marriage.
Tongue injury during a violent altercation
On the night of January 19, 2026, another argument broke out between the couple. During the confrontation, the woman allegedly bit her husband’s tongue with extreme force during close physical contact. The injury resulted in the complete separation of the tongue.
Family members immediately rushed Vipin to a hospital in Meerut as he suffered heavy bleeding and intense pain.
Doctors confirm speech cannot be restored
At Subharti Hospital, doctors carried out emergency treatment. However, they found that the blood vessels and tissues were too badly damaged to allow reattachment. Surgeons repaired the remaining portion of the tongue to support healing and prevent infection.
Despite treatment, doctors clearly informed the family that Vipin would never regain normal speech. This type of domestic violence tongue injury causes permanent loss of articulation, severely affecting daily communication and quality of life.
Vipin was discharged on January 25 and is now recovering at home. He can only communicate through hand gestures and low sounds.
Severed tongue preserved as medical evidence
In an unusual but deliberate step, the family wrapped the severed part of the tongue in cloth and stored it in a refrigerator. They said they did this only to preserve physical evidence for the police investigation, if required.
Medical experts note that preservation of injured tissue does not help recovery after a certain time but may assist forensic examination.
Ongoing marital conflict under review
Relatives and acquaintances told police that the woman often stayed away from the matrimonial home and had expressed unwillingness to continue the marriage. They also described repeated arguments and emotional distress faced by Vipin.
Authorities confirmed that all claims will be examined carefully and without bias.
Conclusion
From a health standpoint, this domestic violence tongue injury highlights the devastating and irreversible consequences of violent behaviour within intimate relationships. Loss of speech affects nutrition, mental health, social interaction, and long-term rehabilitation needs.
Healthcare professionals stress the importance of early reporting of domestic violence and timely psychological and medical intervention to prevent such life-altering injuries.
This case remains under active investigation, while the victim and his family face a future shaped by permanent physical disability and emotional trauma.
Source:Â Inputs from various media SourcesÂ
I’m a pharmacist with a strong background in health sciences. I hold a BSc from Delhi University and a pharmacy degree from PDM University. I write articles and daily health news while interviewing doctors to bring you the latest insights. In my free time, you’ll find me at the gym or lost in a sci-fi novel.
- Health News and Updates,People Forum
- 29 January 2026
- 20:00
