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Husband Arrested After Wife's Brutal Death
24 Oct
Summary
- A 34-year-old woman died following alleged assault by her husband.
- The incident occurred due to marital discord in Vagga, Bantwal.
- Police have registered a murder case and taken the husband into custody.
In Vagga, Bantwal, a 34-year-old woman, Sunita Mahadev Desangi, tragically lost her life after an alleged assault by her husband, Sanjeev Kumar (36).
The incident is reported to stem from ongoing marital discord between the couple, residents of Jamkhandi and Vagga respectively. Sunita had reportedly returned to her husband's residence on October 4th, 2026, after childbirth.
Her brother, Arun Mahadev Desangi, filed a complaint stating Sunita had mentioned harassment and assault on October 22nd, 2026. He was later informed by Sanjeev Kumar early on October 24th, 2026, that Sunita's health had severely deteriorated.
Upon arriving at the scene, Arun found his sister deceased with visible injuries and blood. Bantwal Rural police have registered a murder case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and have taken the accused husband into custody for further investigation.
