Husband arrested for allegedly killing wife with knife in drunken state in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A man allegedly killed his wife by slitting her throat with a knife while under the influence of alcohol following a family dispute in the jurisdiction of the Mico Layout Police Station in Bengaluru.
The victim has been identified as Rangamma (46), a resident of Bilekahalli. Police have arrested her husband Nagaraj (51) in connection with the incident.
According to police, the incident took place around 10 pm on March 15 at their house in Bilekahalli.
Rangamma and Nagaraj were originally from Davanagere and had been living in Bengaluru for the past few years with their son. Rangamma worked as a domestic help while Nagaraj was employed as a security guard. Their son works in a private company.
Police said the accused often came home drunk and argued with his wife, suspecting her character.
On Sunday night, Nagaraj reportedly returned home in a drunken state and started arguing with Rangamma.
Local residents noticed the disturbance in the house and came to check. They found Rangamma dead and informed her son and the police.
Police visited the spot, conducted an inspection and registered a case based on a complaint filed by the victim’s son. The accused was later arrested.
The body was sent to Victoria Hospital for post-mortem examination and was handed over to the family on Monday.
A case has been registered at the Mico Layout Police Station and further investigation is underway.