Complainant-witness in 2022 murder case allegedly attempts suicide in Belthangady
Belthangady: The complainant and a key witness in a 2022 murder case from Shibaje village in Belthangady taluk allegedly attempted suicide by consuming poison while the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is reinvestigating the case.
The incident reportedly occurred on the night of March 11 at Sarah Farm in Shibaje village. The person who attempted suicide has been identified as Harish B. Mugera.
The case relates to the murder of Shridhar (30), a resident of the same village, who was allegedly killed at Sarah Farm on December 18, 2022. Mugera had filed the police complaint in connection with the murder.
According to sources, Mugera allegedly consumed poison at the farm on Wednesday night. People present at the spot noticed the incident and immediately shifted him to a hospital in Mangaluru for treatment.
Police sources said the SIT, which is currently reinvestigating the murder case, had earlier issued a notice to Mugera on March 3 and recorded his statement as part of the inquiry.
The exact reason behind the alleged suicide attempt is not known.
Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available through the state health helpline 104 and Tele-MANAS helpline 14416.
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After SC nod to passive euthanasia, 86-year-old cancer patient urges K'taka govt to frame guidelines
Bengaluru: Following the Supreme Court’s approval of passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old patient in a permanent vegetative state, 86-year-old retired teacher H.B. Karibasamma, who has been fighting for the same for the past 25 years, has urged the Karnataka government to frame guidelines for mercy killing and set up separate wards in government hospitals for those seeking to die with dignity.
Karibasamma, who has been suffering from colon cancer for several years, said the state government has not yet implemented the Supreme Court’s directions on euthanasia.
According to Deccan Herald, she said, “Though the state government promised to implement the directions of the Supreme Court with regard to euthanasia last year, it has not yet framed guidelines. So, many people like me, who have been suffering from incurable diseases, are unable to die with dignity.”
“I urge the government to implement them before April 22. If not, I will launch a hunger strike at Jayadeva Circle in the city from April 23,” she said.
