5 days ago
Karnataka Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Dies After Hanging Himself
Police say a man in Karnataka may have killed his wife before taking his own life.
The woman was Salma, who was 22 years old.
Her husband, Moulasab, was 28 and worked as a mason and daily-wage labourer.
Police found Salma dead and Moulasab hanging from a ceiling fan in their home.
They believe the couple often argued because Moulasab suspected Salma was having an affair.
Relatives had held a meeting two days earlier to try to settle the arguments.
The couple had been married for three years and had a one-and-a-half-year-old child.
Salma’s grandmother filed a complaint alleging that Moulasab killed her with a knife.
Police have registered a murder case and are still investigating.
Police said Moulasab allegedly killed his wife, Salma, in Garag village, Karnataka.
Moulasab, 28, was later found hanging from a ceiling fan at the couple’s home.
Police suspect he acted after repeatedly accusing Salma, 22, of having an affair.
Relatives held a family mediation meeting two days before the incident, but the dispute resumed.
A murder case was registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and investigation continues.
- Who
- Salma, 22, and her husband Moulasab, 28, were involved; they had a one-and-a-half-year-old child.
- What
- Police said Salma was allegedly killed and Moulasab was found hanging from a ceiling fan.
- Where
- The incident took place at the couple’s home in Garag village, Dharwad taluk, Karnataka.
- When
- The incident occurred on Thursday, and police received information at about 10:30 p.m.
- Why
- Police suspect Moulasab acted because he believed Salma was having an affair; the investigation is continuing.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Salma, 22, and Moulasab, 28
- Location
- Garag village, Dharwad taluk, Karnataka
- Reported time
- Thursday; police were informed at around 10:30 p.m.
- Marriage and child
- The couple had been married for three years and had a one-and-a-half-year-old child.
- Moulasab’s work
- He worked as a mason and daily-wage labourer.
- Suspected motive
- Police said Moulasab suspected Salma was having an affair and frequently argued with her.
- Legal action
- Garag Police Station registered a case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Quotes
Gunjan Arya
Dharwad Superintendent of Police
“We registered a case under Section 103(1) (punishment for murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Garag Police Station and further investigation is underway.”
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