Belthangady, July 05, 2022: A 60 year old man was hacked to death allegedly by his own wife at Abbankere in Navoor village of the taluk. The murder came to light on July 5, Tuesday morning.
The deceased is Baby. His wife Nellamma (55) is the accused. The accused was reportedly suffering from depression. The motive behind the murder is not known. She is believed to have killed her husband while he was asleep.
Only the couple were living in the house. They were engaged in farming. While their one son is abroad, another was staying elsewhere. The couple also has a daughter who is married.
Belthangady Police are investigating the case.