Mangaluru: Woman kills alcoholic husband

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jan 14, 2024: Police arrested a woman named Geetha for allegedly strangling her husband to death at their residence in Nanthoor, Mangaluru. The victim, Hanumanthappa, had initiated a quarrel with Geetha on January 10 while under the influence of alcohol. Fueled by anger over his abusive behavior, Geetha took a cotton mundu, wrapped it around his neck, and caused his death.

Initially, Geetha had filed a complaint with the police, asserting that Hanumanthappa died due to excessive drinking or some underlying illness. In her statement, she claimed, "Hanumanthappa, who was extremely drunk, was not around when I checked at 2 am. Upon looking outside, I found him vomiting near the gate and unable to speak. I called my brother and informed him. When he arrived, we rushed him to the hospital. However, the doctor pronounced that my husband had died immediately, possibly due to excessive alcohol consumption or some other ailment."

Following an autopsy conducted on Hanumanthappa, the police determined that it was a case of murder, with evidence of strangulation and suffocation. Subsequent interrogation of Geetha confirmed her involvement in the murder of Hanumanthappa.