Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Karnataka Woman Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Family
In Karnataka, a woman named Chaitra was arrested for allegedly poisoning her family's food.
She reportedly used sleeping pills in meals to continue an affair.
Her husband, Gajendra, discovered pills and realized the family had been sick for months, experiencing fatigue and excessive sleep.
The police arrested Chaitra and are seeking her alleged partner, Shivu.
Family tests confirmed the presence of poison.
Children witnessed their mother mixing powders in food, contributing to the investigation.
The family intervened but Chaitra then turned to poisoning.
Chaitra, 33, was arrested for allegedly poisoning her family.
The police registered a case on June 5.
Gajendra, the husband, discovered pills in her bag, suspecting poisoning.
Family experienced fatigue and excessive sleeping for months.
The accused's alleged accomplice, Shivu, is being sought by the police.
- Who
- Chaitra, her husband Gajendra, their children, and the alleged accomplice, Shivu.
- What
- A woman allegedly poisoned her family's food with sleeping pills.
- When
- Poisoning occurred over a couple of months; case registered June 5.
- Where
- Hassan district, Karnataka.
- Why
- To continue extramarital affairs and potentially harm family.
- Accused's Age
- 33
- Location
- Hassan district, Karnataka
- Police Case Registered
- June 5
- Husband's Name
- Gajendra
- Charges
- Poisoning and attempted murder of family
- Children's Ages
- 8 and 10 years old