Bengaluru: Amidst circulating speculations regarding the untimely demise of Kannada film actor Vijay Raghavendra's wife, Spandana, film actor Meghana Raj has made a fervent appeal to the public to refrain from perpetuating unfounded rumors. Reports suggesting that Spandana suffered a heart attack due to rapid weight loss had been circulating, causing distress to the grieving family.
Meghana Raj, addressing the media after paying her respects to Spandana at her father BK Shivaram's residence, implored, “Vijay Raghavendra and Spandana are close to us. The family and the doctors who treated Spandana are well aware of the reason for her death, please do not spread rumors and false information on news channels and social media. Remember to respect the deceased soul.”
Sundar Raj, the father of Meghana Raj, also shared his concerns with the media, emphasizing, “Spandana's family is bereaved and overcoming the pain of separation. Under such circumstances, forcing them to also face fake news about Spandana would be unjust.”
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Bengaluru (PTI): A man who quit his software job to sell panipuri was arrested for allegedly driving his 27-year-old wife to suicide at their residence in Suddaguntepalya, police said.
According to police, the woman, identified as Shilpa Panchangamath, was found dead on Tuesday night. Her mother, Sharada, lodged a complaint alleging harassment for dowry.
Shilpa married Praveen, son of late Shambulingaiah of Vaddarahatti village in Gangavati taluk, on December 5, 2022. The family claimed they spent around Rs 35 lakh on the wedding and gave 150 grams of gold to the groom.
After marriage, the couple lived in BTM Layout. Praveen, earlier employed with Oracle in Whitefield, had left his job and started a panipuri business. The couple has a son.
The complaint alleged that Praveen and his mother, Shantavva, harassed Shilpa mentally and physically for money, demanding Rs 5 lakh for his business. When the demand was not met, she was allegedly assaulted and sent back to her parents.
Sharada said she eventually raised the money and sent her daughter back, but the harassment continued. Four months ago, a quarrel reportedly broke out during discussions about Shilpa’s baby shower.
On August 26, the family was informed that Shilpa had died by suicide. When they reached her house, they found her lifeless on the bed, covered with a sheet.
Based on the complaint, police arrested Praveen on Thursday. Further investigation is underway.