Sankranti Tragedy: Woman Fatally Stabbed by Son-in-Law in Belagavi

Belagavi: In a tragic turn of events, a 44-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by her son-in-law during a Sankranti celebration visit. The victim, identified as Renuka Sridhara Padumukhe from Kalyani Nagar, was attacked at her daughter’s residence in Rayat Galli Vadagaon on Monday morning.

Renuka had arrived at her daughter Chhaya’s home around 11:00 AM to deliver festive offerings. However, a heated argument reportedly broke out between Renuka and her son-in-law, Shubham Datta Birje, 24, who had been married to Chhaya for three years. The confrontation escalated, leading to Shubham allegedly stabbing Renuka in the thigh with a knife.

Despite efforts to save her, Renuka succumbed to her injuries. Shubham, who sustained serious injuries during the altercation, was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.

The shocking incident has left the family and community in grief, highlighting the dark side of unresolved familial disputes. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the conflict.

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