Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Man Arrested After Wife’s Death Disguised as Heart Attack
Police arrested Ganapati Manjunath Naik after his wife Mangala died in Manki.
Mangala was 27 years old.
Police say the couple argued late on August 25.
They allege Naik attacked Mangala after 2 a.m.
while she was in their room.
Police say he then told relatives that she had suffered a heart attack.
He also allegedly said she died while he was taking her to hospital in an autorickshaw.
Mangala’s sister did not believe this explanation and contacted the police.
Officers opened a suspicious-death case and examined nearby CCTV footage.
Police in Manki arrested Ganapati Manjunath Naik over his wife Mangala’s death.
Officers allege a quarrel on August 25 led to the 27-year-old woman’s death.
Police say Naik attacked Mangala after 2 a.m. while she was in their room.
He allegedly told relatives that Mangala had suffered a heart attack and died while being taken to hospital.
Mangala’s sister questioned the account, prompting a complaint and a suspicious-death investigation involving CCTV footage.
- Who
- Ganapati Manjunath Naik was arrested in connection with the death of his wife, Mangala, 27.
- What
- Police allege Naik killed Mangala and falsely described her death as a heart attack.
- When
- The alleged attack occurred after 2 a.m. on August 25, following a midnight quarrel.
- Where
- The incident occurred at the couple’s home in Manki, Honnavar taluk, Uttara Kannada.
- Why
- Police allege a quarrel over a minor matter led to the attack; the motive has not been independently established.
Police Allegation
Accused’s Reported Account
Cause of death
Police Allegation
Police allege that Naik attacked Mangala in their room and killed her.
Accused’s Reported Account
Naik reportedly told relatives that Mangala died from a heart attack.
What happened afterward
Police Allegation
Police allege he tried to make relatives believe the death was natural.
Accused’s Reported Account
Naik said he took Mangala toward a hospital in his autorickshaw but turned back because she died on the way.
Basis for investigation
Police Allegation
Mangala’s sister doubted the account, prompting a complaint and CCTV examination.
Accused’s Reported Account
The article does not report a separate public response from Naik beyond the account attributed to him.
- Accused
- Ganapati Manjunath Naik
- Deceased
- Mangala, 27
- Location
- Manki, Honnavar taluk, Uttara Kannada
- Reported incident
- A midnight quarrel on August 25
- Police allegation
- Naik attacked Mangala after 2 a.m. and killed her
- Initial explanation
- Mangala allegedly suffered a heart attack and died while being taken to hospital
- Investigation
- Manki police initially registered a suspicious-death case and examined nearby CCTV footage