Wife Elopes, Husband and Matchmaker Die by Suicide in Karnataka
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News18•31-01-2026, 13:32
Wife Elopes, Husband and Matchmaker Die by Suicide in Karnataka
- •Saraswati eloped with her lover Shivakumar two months after marrying Harish in Davanagere, Karnataka.
- •Harish, 30, died by suicide, blaming his wife in a note; Saraswati is now in jail for abetment.
- •The wedding matchmaker, Saraswati's uncle Rudresh, 36, also died by suicide, reportedly due to grief over Harish's death.
- •Police investigation revealed Saraswati had a pre-marital relationship, known to Harish, who convinced his family for the marriage.
- •Davanagere SP Uma Prashant confirmed two suicide cases and two SC/ST Act complaints, with investigations ongoing.
Why It Matters: A wife's elopement led to the suicides of her husband and their matchmaker, sparking a police investigation.
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