Bengaluru, February 17: A 34-year-old woman died by suicide after allegedly killing her four-year-old daughter here, police said on Monday. Shruti, who is the president of Pavagada Gram Panchayat first killed her daughter, Roshni by hanging her from a ceiling fan using a dupatta and later died by suicide, they added. The incident occurred at Ramaiah Layout in Nagasandra on Sunday evening when Shruti's husband was not at home.

A suicide note recovered from the spot stated that she was being harassed by her husband for dowry and that he had an illicit relationship with another woman, a senior police officer said. Citing the preliminary investigation, the police said the woman married Gopalakrishna in 2014. 'I Killed My Wife as She Had an Affair': Suspecting Infidelity, Bengaluru Man Pours Instant Adhesive Glue Into Wife's Mouth After Trying To Smother Her, Victim Survives.

The couple had a strained relationship and as per the complaint filed by her family, Gopalakrishna who works as an auditor was allegedly involved in an illicit relationship with another woman, the police officer said. Gopalakrishna's alleged affair caused trouble in the couple's marriage leading to frequent arguments, the complainant alleged.

The police officer added that this was a key factor in their disputes. Following the incident, police said a case of abetment to suicide had been registered against the woman's husband. Further investigation is underway, they added. Bengaluru Shocker: Man Slits Wife’s Throat Over Infidelity Suspicion, Kills Daughter and Niece for Supporting Her; Surrenders With Blood-Stained Weapon in Peenya.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.

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