Watch your daughter die: Man held for filming wife’s ‘suicide’, sends clip to parents
A man in Bagalkot, India, was arrested after allegedly filming his wife's suicide and sending the video to her parents. The victim's family claims the husband had previously assaulted her and that the couple had a history of marital disputes.
Why it matters
This case highlights severe issues regarding domestic violence and the misuse of technology to inflict psychological trauma.
BAGALKOT: A man who filmed his wife’s act of alleged suicide in Galagali village of Bilagi taluk in Bagalkot, was arrested Tuesday.The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Bhagyashree Jigallur. Police said her husband, Praveen, who was present at the time of the incident, allegedly recorded a video of the act and shared it with his in-laws.According to family members, the couple’s relationship was under strain due to frequent marital disputes.The parents alleged that Praveen made a video call Monday night and they saw Bhagyashree gasping and crying for help while Praveen made no effort to save her. The parents alleged that prior to the incident, Praveen assaulted her with a wooden log and tried to hang her from it.A few days before the incident, Bhagyashree had returned to her parental home in Mahalingpur following an argument.
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