A devastating chain of events has unfolded across two states, starting with the death of a 26-year-old woman in Bengaluru, allegedly driven by harassment from her husband and in-laws.
Her suicide Thursday was followed by her husband’s death and a suicide attempt by his mother in Nagpur.
The woman’s death had triggered protests outside her husband’s residence in Bengaluru, where her parents and relatives demanded immediate arrests. Police sources said that she had faced rejection and mistreatment from her husband’s family, pushing her to take the extreme step.
Following a First Information Report (FIR) over the woman’s death, her husband fled to Nagpur with his mother and brother. Thereafter, he died by suicide in Nagpur on Friday, while his mother attempted to end her life at a relative’s home. She was rescued and remains hospitalised in critical condition.
Reacting to the developments, the deceased woman’s mother said, “They realised their mistakes. My daughter showed him so much love; he couldn’t have lived after her death.”
The couple got married in a lavish ceremony in Bengaluru recently. During their honeymoon in Sri Lanka, disputes erupted after the husband allegedly discovered the woman’s past relationship. The arguments forced them to cut short the trip and return home on December 21.
Back in Bengaluru, the woman is said to have endured continued humiliation from her in-laws. Relatives claimed that she resisted divorce due to concerns over family honour.
Authorities in Karnataka and Maharashtra are investigating the case.