Man kills wife using dumbbell and dies by suicide near Bengaluru

The incident came to light around 1.30 pm on Tuesday, when their 14-year-old son returned from school and discovered the bodies. He also has a younger brother, aged 12.

The police said Suma’s body was found on the bed in the bedroom with severe head injuries. Blood stains were visible on the bed sheet, floor, and wall, and the dumbbell used in the assault lay on the bed.

Basavachari was found dead in the hall. Preliminary investigations suggest the couple, who would often argue over domestic matters, got into a heated fight after sending their children to school. In a fit of rage, Basavachari allegedly struck Suma with the dumbbell. Realising she was dead, he allegedly took his own life.

The couple had been married for 16 years. Suma hailed from Hassan, and the family had been residing in Maruthi Nagar, where Basavachari operated a welding shop nearby.

According to police, disputes related to a property site might have triggered the fatal altercation. Further investigation is underway.

Chikkamagaluru man kills wife

In another incident, a 32-year-old man in Chikkamagaluru district has allegedly killed his 26-year-old wife over frequent quarrels.

The deceased is identified as Keerthi, and the accused is her husband, Avinash. A police officer said the couple had been in love before they got married four years ago. However, the couple had recently started quarrelling. On Tuesday, a fight broke out at their home in the Kaimara check post in Chikkamagaluru district. Avinash, in a fit of rage, allegedly stabbed Keerthi more than 10 times and fled from the spot later.

The Chikkamagaluru rural police have registered a case and launched a manhunt for Avinash.