A 22-year-old woman from Mysuru, Manjula alias Nayana, who married a man she met on Instagram, is now suspected of having committed suicide. However, her parents have accused her husband and his family of murder.
Manjula, a resident of Kumbarkoppal in Mysuru, was active on Instagram, where she frequently posted reels. She met Boresh from Machche village in Belagavi on the platform, and their online acquaintance developed into a love affair. Both families supported their desire to marry, and Manjula moved to Belagavi one-and-a-half years ago to live with Boresh and his family.
Yesterday, Manjula was found hanging in her room. Boresh informed the police and her family in Kumbarkoppal. According to the Belagavi Police, Manjula was two months pregnant at the time of her death.
Manjula’s parents have accused Boresh and his family of strangling her and then hanging her body, alleging they forced her to undergo an abortion. They insist that Boresh and his family are responsible for her murder.
Belagavi DCP P.V. Sneha, who previously served as Addl. SP in Mysuru, stated that investigations are ongoing and more details will emerge following the post-mortem. “Cases of suspicious death and dowry harassment have been registered based on Manjula’s mother’s complaint. Boresh, his father Balappa, and Kamalamma have been arrested,” the SP said.