Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, May 1: A married woman was found dead in an open well under suspicious circumstances at Jannadi Bidlakatte, Maladi here on Friday May 1. Her husband has been taken into custody.
The deceased has been identified as Indira (33), wife of Devendra.
It is learnt that on the night of Thursday April 30, Devendra and Indira had a fight, reportedly over the issue of their six-year-old son's admission to school. It is said that Devendra is addicted to alcohol and used to fight over money too with his wife.
At around 5.30 am on Friday, Devendra called up some relatives and said that his wife's body was found in the open well located near their house.
Indira had been to her parental house and returned to Maladi just two days ago. She was supposed to go back to her mother's house on April 30 but could not due to bus strike.
Her husband Devendra has been taken into custody for inquiry.
Circle inspector Arun Naik and other police personnel visited the spot and investigated.
Kota police are investigating further.