Newly married man, bride’s maternal uncle die by suicide in Davanagere
Davanagere: A tragic incident involving the deaths of two men by suicide has been reported from Gummanur village in Davanagere taluk, allegedly triggered by marital discord and subsequent mental distress.
The deceased have been identified as Harish, a resident of Gummanur, and Rudresh from Anekonda. Harish had married a woman named Saraswati around one and a half months ago. The marriage was reportedly arranged with the active involvement of Saraswati’s maternal uncle, Rudresh, who had led the talks between the two families.
According to police sources, within days of the wedding, Harish began noticing changes in his wife’s behaviour. It is alleged that Saraswati later eloped with her lover, identified as Kumar. Following this, Harish was reportedly subjected to harassment, false allegations and death threats by his wife and her relatives.
Unable to cope with the sustained mental pressure, Harish allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at his residence on Monday night. On learning about Harish’s death, Rudresh, who had facilitated the marriage, reportedly went into severe emotional shock and consumed poison in an apparent suicide attempt. He was hospitalised but succumbed to his condition on Tuesday.
Police have recovered a two-page death note, allegedly written by Harish before his death. In the note, he is said to have held his wife Saraswati and her family responsible for his decision. He reportedly wrote that he had been denied peace since the marriage, was threatened even after his wife ran away with another man, and that his parents were also being harassed. He reportedly stated that his dignity and self-respect were paramount to him.
Officials from the Davanagere Rural Police Station visited the spot, conducted an inspection and registered a case. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir
Srinagar (PTI): Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including the Gulmarg tourist resort, received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains on Sunday, officials said.
The upper reaches of Gulmarg, including Apharwat and Kongdoori bowls, received snowfall, which continued till last reports came in.Pir Ki Gali, along the Mughal Road in Shopian district of south Kashmir, and Sonamarg Zojilla axis also received fresh snowfall.
The snowfall on the Zojilla Pass forced the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway, the officials added.
The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, were lashed by rains which were going on till last reports, the officials said.
The wet weather has brought down the day temperature across the valley.
The Meteorological Department has forecast erratic weather till March 20.
It said intermittent light to moderate rain, or snow in the higher reaches was likely till Monday morning.
There is a possibility of a brief spell of light rain or snow, in the higher reaches, at isolated places on Tuesday.
From March 18-20, the weather will remain generally cloudy with a possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain or snow at many places.
The MeT Office said another wet spells is likely on March 24-25, with light rain, or snow in the higher reaches, at scattered places.
It said there is a possibility of thunder or gusty winds, about 40-50 kmph, at a few places on Sunday and Monday.
