Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SP)
Mangalore, Sep 10: A case of murder has been registered in Mulky police station against a lady who had jumped into River Nandini from Pavanje bridge along with her child, and had been rescued by people who saw this act. She also faces case relating to her suicide attempt, as she had jumped into the river along with her child, which lost its life in this incident.
In her statement, Divya Jois alias Geetha(45) told the police that she had been driven to commit suicide because of harassment faced at the hands of Ramanath Jois, brother of her husband, and his wife, Malati. 'As I could not take the insult and harassment, I decided to end my life along with those of my children,' she said.
Ramanath and Malati also face a case of abetting her suicide and causing death of the child. This case, which is now registered in Mulky station, will be transferred to Shirva as the family lives there, sources said.
Divya Jois, who survived the suicide attempt, continues to be treated in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Mukka. Doctors said she is in a state of shock after this incident. Assistant commissioner of police, Ravikumar, said she will be interrogated further after her health condition improves. The body of the child stands entrusted to the family after inquest.