Mysuru: A 23-year-old woman and her parents allegedly died by suicide in Karnataka’s Mysuru district just two days before her scheduled wedding, with police arresting a man accused of harassing the bride-to-be and her family.
The incident occurred in Hale Kepayyana Hundi village in T Narasipura taluk and has sent shockwaves through the local community. Police said the woman and her parents allegedly consumed pesticide and were found dead at their residence.
The deceased have been identified as Rakshitha, her father Shivanna and her mother Naganatha. Rakshitha was scheduled to get married on June 24.
Harassment allegations emerge
According to police, the family had been facing distress due to alleged harassment from a man identified as Ullas Gowda.
In a complaint filed with the police, it was alleged that Gowda was known to the family and had been pressuring Rakshitha to marry him.
Investigators said that after learning about her impending marriage to another man, the accused allegedly sent photographs of Rakshitha to the groom, creating tension and emotional distress for the family.
Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the allegations as part of their ongoing investigation.
Suicide note recovered
Police said a note was recovered from the scene in which the deceased allegedly held Ullas Gowda responsible for their decision to take the extreme step.
The contents of the note are being verified as part of the investigation.
Officials stated that the note has been included as evidence in the case and will be examined alongside other material collected during the probe.
Authorities are also speaking to relatives, neighbours and other individuals connected to the family to establish a complete sequence of events.
Accused arrested
Based on the complaint and preliminary findings, T Narasipura police registered a case against Ullas Gowda.
The accused was subsequently arrested and produced before a court.
Police said he has been remanded to judicial custody while further investigations continue.
Officials are probing the nature of the relationship between the accused and the deceased woman and whether any additional offences may be applicable under the law.
Wedding preparations end in tragedy
The deaths occurred just days before Rakshitha’s wedding, which had been scheduled for June 24.
Residents of the village expressed shock over the incident, noting that preparations for the wedding had been underway and the family was looking forward to the ceremony.
The tragedy has left relatives and community members devastated, with many struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss.
Police have urged the public to avoid speculation while the investigation remains ongoing.
Investigation underway
Authorities said the case is being investigated from all angles, including the allegations of harassment mentioned in the complaint and the contents of the purported suicide note.
Forensic evidence and witness statements are also being collected to establish the exact circumstances leading to the deaths.
Police said further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
Conclusion
A bride-to-be and her parents allegedly died by suicide in Mysuru’s T Narasipura taluk just two days before her wedding. Police have arrested a man accused of harassing the woman and allegedly sending her photographs to the groom. The accused is currently in judicial custody as investigators continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.