Mounesh Vishwakarma
Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal
Bantwal, Mar 24: A woman was found dead at her house in Bogodi near Melkar here on the night of Monday March 23. Though it was said to be a case of suicide, the locals alleged murder and assualted her husband, following which a tense atmosphere prevailed and police had to resort to lathi charge.
Bushra, wife of Irfan, was found hanging at her residence at around 9 pm. The exact cause for the death is yet to be known.
Bushra and Irfan married about two years ago, and have a two-month-old daughter.
The locals alleged that Irfan had killed his wife and made it look like a suicide. They caught hold of Irfan and assaulted him.
Bantwal town police who rushed to the spot had to resort to lathi charge in order to disperse the mob. Bantwal ASP Rahul Kumar, circle inspector Belliappa and other personnel also arrived and brought the situation under control after some efforts.
Additional police teams have been deployed at the spot.
Further investigations are on.