Woman kills husband with axe over domestic row in Kalaburagi
A 32-year-old man was killed by his wife in Kalaburagi district following a domestic dispute. The wife surrendered to the police after the incident, and a murder case has been registered.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the prevalence of domestic violence and the legal consequences of such crimes under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A 32-year-old man was killed by his wife following a domestic dispute at Kodali village in Kalagi taluk of Kalaburagi district on Sunday.
The deceased was identified as Nagendra Kashappa Mudhol, a native of Yaddalli village in Sedam taluk.
The Ratkal Police have registered a murder case against his wife Sudharani Nagendra Mudhol.
According to police sources, Nagendra was an alcohol addict and frequently picked up quarrels with family members.
On Sunday, a dispute erupted between the couple during which Nagendra threatened to kill their two children, aged six and eight.
As the argument escalated, Sudharani, in a fit of rage, attacked Nagendra with an axe. Nagendra sustained severe injuries and died on the spot.
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