Karnataka: 23-Year-Old Woman Dies By Suicide In Bagalkot As Husband Records Incident
Bagalkot, Karnataka: A 23-year-old woman died by hanging at her home in Galagali village, Bilagi taluk, while her husband reportedly stood by and recorded her death throes on his mobile phone.
The deceased woman, identified as Bhagyashree alias Pragati Jagalur, was reportedly involved in an extramarital relationship with a youth from her native Mahalingapura. A video of this relationship allegedly came into Praveen’s possession, leading to frequent quarrels between the couple. The couple, who married six years ago, have a one-year-old son.
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However, police are now probing whether the suicide was a case of abetment or outright homicide. The deceased woman had returned to her parents’ home after an altercation with her husband. The husband later took her back.
On the day of the incident, Bhagyashree tied a saree to an iron ladder or rack inside the bedroom and hanged herself. Instead of intervening or calling for help, Praveen reportedly recorded the entire sequence on his smartphone. Investigators also noted that a beer bottle was found placed on the bed at the scene, adding another layer of suspicion to the case.
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The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Bilagi police station. Bagalkot Superintendent of Police Siddharth Goyal visited the site personally and conducted an on-the-spot inspection. Police have registered a case and are investigating both the suicide and the possible role of the husband in driving her to the extreme step.
