Udupi: Bride-to-be goes missing, mother commits suicide
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi
Udupi, Aug 19: A woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping into well after she learnt that her daughter, who was to be married, had gone missing.
The incident took place in Perdoor under Hiriyadka police station limits.
The missing girl has been identified as Bharathi (20), daughter of the late Devanna Nayak. Her mother Revathi (48) reportedly committed suicide.
Bharathi was engaged and her wedding was fixed for September 8. She went to Perdur temple on August 17 morning accompanied by her mother and brother. Later at around 7 pm, Bharathi left the house without being noticed by anyone, the complaint stated.
Saddened by the incident, Bharathi’s mother Revathi committed suicide by jumping into the well on August 18.
The wedding date was fixed by Revathi after discussing it with her daughter. Wedding invitations had already been distributed to a few people.
In addition, Bharathi also took away the gold jewellery from the house, it is learnt.
Based on the statement given by the deceased woman's son Rupesh Nayak, Hiriyadka police have registered a case.