K'taka: 38-year-old woman dies by suicide after being upset over eating sambar cooked in morning
Bengaluru: A 38-year-old woman from Devanahalli taluk on the outskirts of Bengaluru died by suicide after reportedly feeling distressed over having to eat the same sambar she had cooked in the morning, according to preliminary findings by the police.
The deceased, Nagaratna, had a history of mental health issues, as reported by The New Indian Express on Sunday. Police mentioned that she was short-tempered and would often get upset over minor issues, which could have contributed to her taking the extreme step.
Nagaratna, a tailor by profession, is survived by her husband, a real estate broker, and their two children. On Thursday, before leaving for work, she had cooked sambar in the morning. However, upon returning home that evening, she reportedly became upset over having to eat the same meal again.
Her husband reportedly tried to console her and even offered alternative food options to calm her down. However, around 8:30 p.m., she went into the bathroom and did not come out for an unusually long time. When she failed to respond, her husband forced the door open and found her hanging by her dupatta, the report added.
He alerted the police, and based on a complaint filed by Nagaratna’s daughter, the Vishwanathapura police registered a case of unnatural death.
While initial findings point to emotional distress, authorities are also investigating whether there were any other underlying reasons behind the incident.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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3 Indians arrested in Canada for shooting outside home
Ottawa (PTI): Three Indian nationals have been arrested by Canadian police on an anti-extortion patrol and charged after bullets were fired at a home.
Harjot Singh (21), Taranveer Singh (19) and Dayajeet Singh Billing (21) face one count each of discharging a firearm, and all have been remanded in custody until Thursday, the Surrey Police Service (SPS) said in a statement on Monday.
The suspects were arrested by patrol officers after an early morning report of shots fired and a small fire outside a home in Surrey's Crescent Beach neighbourhood, the LakelandToday reported.
On February 1, 2026, the SPS members were patrolling in Surrey’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood when reports came in of shots being fired and a small fire outside a residence near Crescent Road and 132 Street.
The three accused were arrested by SPS officers a short time later, the statement said.
SPS’s Major Crime Section took over the investigation, and the three men have now been charged with Criminal Code offences, it said.
All three have been charged with one count each of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming. All three have been remanded in custody until February 5, 2026.
The SPS has confirmed they are all foreign nationals and has engaged the Canada Border Services Agency, it said.
One of the suspects suffered injuries, including two black eyes, the media report said.
Surrey police Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton said on Monday that the suspect had refused to comply with instructions to get out of the ride-share vehicle and started to "actively resist."
"As we were trained, he was taken to the ground and safely handcuffed," said Houghton.
A second suspect with a black eye was also injured in the arrest after refusing to comply, Houghton said.
The arresting officers were part of Project Assurance, an initiative that patrols neighbourhoods that have been targeted by extortion violence.
Houghton said the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is also involved because the men are foreign nationals, and the trio may face additional charges.
It's not clear if the men are in the country on tourist visas, a study permit, or a work permit, but Houghton said CBSA has started its own investigation into the men's status.
Surrey has seen a number of shootings at homes and businesses over the last several months, but there's been an escalation since the new year.
