Bengaluru: A 35-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her 43-year-old husband to death following a domestic quarrel at their residence in Lakshmipura, Bengaluru police said on Thursday, November 12.
The deceased, identified as Rajasekhar, worked as a document verifier in the loan section of a private bank. The accused, Malashree, is a homemaker. The couple had been married for five years.
According to the police investigation, the couple reportedly had a normal relationship during the daytime, but problems arose after Rajasekhar returned home drunk at night. Police said he allegedly harassed his wife regularly, leading to frequent quarrels between them.
Argument allegedly ended in fatal stabbing
The incident took place on Wednesday night when another quarrel reportedly broke out between the couple at their Lakshmipura residence.
During the argument, Malashree allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed her husband in the chest. Rajasekhar sustained serious injuries and collapsed on the floor.
He was subsequently taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
Police register murder case
The KG Nagar police have registered a case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with murder, and initiated an investigation.
Police have arrested Malashree in connection with the case. An officer said the accused had informed the police that she was two months pregnant. She has been referred for further medical verification.
The investigation is under way to establish the circumstances leading to the incident and verify the statements made during the inquiry.