Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Bengaluru Techie Sentenced for Wife's Murder
A man named Vinay Kumar was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashwini D, in their home in Bengaluru.
The incident started when Ashwini asked about a tattoo on Vinay's arm.
This led to a fight, and Vinay tried to strangle Ashwini with her dupatta (a traditional scarf).
When that didn't work, he used a belt to strangle her.
The court decided that Vinay planned the murder and sentenced him to life in prison.
The case shows how a small argument can turn into a very serious crime.
Vinay Kumar (33) was convicted of murdering his wife Ashwini D (29) in their Bengaluru home in April 2021.
The incident began over a question about a tattoo on Vinay's forearm, which escalated into a violent altercation.
Vinay attempted to strangle Ashwini with her dupatta, and when that failed, he used a belt to strangle her.
The court ruled that the crime was premeditated and sentenced Vinay to life imprisonment.
The case highlights the potential for domestic disputes to turn deadly.
- Who
- Vinay Kumar (33) and his wife Ashwini D (29)
- What
- Murder of Ashwini D by her husband Vinay Kumar
- When
- April 2021
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- The incident reportedly began over a question about a tattoo on the husband's forearm, which escalated into a brutal murder.
- Victim's Name
- Ashwini D
- Victim's Age
- 29
- Perpetrator's Name
- Vinay Kumar
- Perpetrator's Age
- 33
- Date of Incident
- April 2021
- Location of Incident
- Bengaluru
- Sentence
- Life Imprisonment