Woman Elopes Two Months After Marriage; Husband, Uncle Die by Suicide in Davanagere

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News18•29-01-2026, 13:57
Woman Elopes Two Months After Marriage; Husband, Uncle Die by Suicide in Davanagere
- •Saraswathi, married to Harish for two months, eloped with her boyfriend Shivakumar in Davanagere, Karnataka.
- •Harish died by suicide by hanging himself, leaving a note blaming others for his mental state.
- •Saraswathi's maternal uncle, Rudresh, who arranged the marriage, also died by suicide by consuming poison due to guilt and shock.
- •Saraswathi was arrested in Elebethur village and is being interrogated at Davanagere Rural Police Station.
- •Police are searching for Shivakumar, Saraswathi's uncle Ganesh, and aunt Anjinamma; SC/ST Atrocities Act cases registered against Shivakumar.
Why It Matters: An elopement in Davanagere led to the suicides of the husband and maternal uncle, prompting police investigation.
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