R B Jagadish

Daijiworld Media Network–Karkala (EP)

Karkala, Jun 29: The dead body of Geetha (26) was found hanging in her residence at Kantavara on June 23. Initially, it was said to be a case of suicide but the forensic report revealed that Geetha was murdered before she was hanged in the house.

As there was nobody other than deceased Geetha's husband Harish and the child in the house it is alleged that her husband is the prime accused in the case.

Geetha, the second daughter of Moodubelle residents Saroja and Sanjeeva Pana was married to Kantavara resident Harish three years ago. Initially everything was good between the couple. However the arguments later between the two had led to fights. Meanwhile a child Niriksha (2) was born.

Geetha had gone to her parent’s house on June 19 saying that she would return within three days. She was unable to return and came back on June 23. The couple had quarrels because of this. The dead body of Geetha was found hanging soon afterwards.

Harish had told the rural police that he cut the rope and tried to rescue Geetha. But the complaint by the mother of Geetha was contrary to his statement. She had stated in her complaint to the rural police that her son-in-law Harish was responsible for her daughter's death and urged for a detailed investigation.

Rural police station inspector Rafiq who saw the marks of the rope on her neck sent the dead body to forensic laboratory. If the wife dies within seven years of marriage, the post-mortem gets registered by the Tahasildar.

The police have received the Forensic report. Further investigation will be taken up by Circle inspector G M Naikar.