Bengaluru Horror: Man Steps on Wife’s Neck To Kill Her, Arrested

A 35-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband following a financial dispute in Bengaluru’s Nagasandra area, police said on Thursday, April 2. The accused, identified as Dhariyappa, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which reportedly took place inside the couple’s residence.

According to police sources from the Peenya police station, the couple had an argument over INR 2 lakh that had been set aside for household expenses. The dispute escalated when the husband allegedly intended to give the money to his brother, leading to a confrontation. ‘Couldn’t Live With Guilt’: Techie Dies by Suicide After 11-Month-Old Son Accidentally Drowns in Bucket in Bengaluru.

During the altercation, Dhariyappa allegedly assaulted his wife, Kavya. Police said the situation turned fatal when he reportedly stepped on her neck, causing her death. The incident occurred when the couple’s two children, a son studying in Class 10 and a daughter in junior college, were not at home, officials added.

Police confirmed that Dhariyappa remained in the house with the body for nearly two hours before informing authorities. He has since been taken into custody. “Dhariyappa has been arrested. Further investigation is underway,” a police official said, adding that details are being verified and statements are being recorded. Bengaluru Family Mass Suicide Attempt: 2 Dead as Man Slits Throats of Mother, Sister, and Nephew.

Preliminary findings suggest the incident stemmed from a domestic disagreement over finances. Police are examining the sequence of events leading up to the assault and whether there were prior disputes between the couple. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details as the investigation continues.

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