A shocking domestic incident was reported from Lakshmipura in Kempegowda Nagar where a 35-year old woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death with a kitchen knife following an argument at their house.
Rajasekhar (44), who died, was employed in the loan section of a private bank and his wife Malashri (35) has been named as accused in the case. According to preliminary police information the couple had been frequently arguing over not being able to have children during their five years marriage. The latest argument reportedly turned violent and Rajasekhar died on the spot.
The incident has brought domestic violence to the fore and the devastating effects of prolonged family disputes into focus. Rajasekhar was originally from Mandya while Malashri was from Chamarajanagar.
The couple had got married five years ago but had not borne a child. Police said that issue had reportedly become recurring cause of conflict between them as arguments often took place at their home.
According to preliminary information Rajasekhar’s behaviour towards his wife changed after he started drinking alcohol in the evenings. He was affectionate with her during daytime but would come home after drinking and pick fights over their childlessness (police sources said Malashri had been harassed mentally and physically during these arguments).
The repeated arguments were believed to have caused tensions in their relationship but police are looking into circumstances and statements made by both parties relating to incident.
On the night of the incident, Rajasekhar allegedly returned home drunk and started creating ruckus. They reportedly got into an argument between them and the disagreement escalated very quickly. Malashri is said to have picked up kitchen knife and stabbed her husband during the fight. The injuries were severe and Rajasekhar lost a lot of blood. He died on spot before medical help could arrive.
The police then reached the house and started an investigation. Police officials went to crime spot and started investigation into sequence of events. Body was shifted to Victoria Hospital for post mortem examination. Medical examination will tell exact cause of death and details about injuries also.
Rajasekhar’s uncle Rajanna told reporters about the family and the marriage. He said the family was originally from Mandya (near Ambareesh’s hometown) and Rajasekhar had married Malashri five years ago and he was earning and taking care of the house. Rajanna also admitted that they used to argue often over not having children.
Rajanna recalls a conversation he had with his nephew: “He came to me recently and said he is sad because of problems in his marriage. He told my uncle that his wife has said she does not want to live with him anymore. I told him separation would be better than suffering in an unhappy relationship but he was shocked and grieved over the tragic outcome”.
The incident has also brought to light the emotional and social pressures couples can face when dealing with infertility and relationship problems.
Childlessness can be a sensitive subject in families particularly if it is accompanied by blame, alcohol-related conflict or domestic abuse but no personal grievance can justify violence and allegations here will have to be tested through the courts.
A case has been registered at Kempegowda Nagar Police Station and further investigation is on. Police would look into what led to the confrontation; record statements of people involved; forensic and post-mortem reports will also be taken into account.
The sequence of events and legal responsibility of accused will only come out after investigation and court proceedings. Malashri is not guilty yet, the allegations are still subject to due process of law.
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