Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Sep 24: The case relating to a woman from Ashok Nagar here going missing with her two children has encountered a curious twist now. The person who complained to the police that his wife and two children had gone missing, was found to be not the missing woman's husband. This truth has come as a rude shock not only to the policemen but also the local people.
Renuka Chowwadal (30) was residing in Ashok Nagar with two children and a person named Nagaraj Halappa for the last some months. On September 18, Renuka along with her children had suddenly gone missing. At that time, Nagaraj was not at home as he was on a visit to his native place. He was surprised on his return to find his family missing and enquired with the house owner who told him that Renuka informed that she was leaving for her aunt's house. After searching for Renuka and her children everywhere, he had filed complaint in Urwa police station here, stating that his wife and children were not to be found.
Urwa police station (police station)
The police who undertook the investigation had shocking information in store. They realised that Nagaraj Halappa is not Renuka's husband. Renuka's husband is no more, and after his death, Renuka came close to Nagaraj and she came here with him looking for a stable future, without marrying him. The four lived together and the people in the area believed Nagaraj was Renuka's husband.
It is said that Nagaraj had recently started to behave violently with Renuka. Taking advantage of Nagaraj's absence when he was away visiting his native place, Renuka had returned to her house. The police who went searching for her traced her at Gadag. Nagaraj who was in Mangaluru was also questioned and it was revealed that they were living together without marriage.
Nagaraj said he wanted to live with Renuka but she was determined to stay alone, find an employment, and look after her children. As she said she does not want to live with Nagaraj, the police said they have advised them to live separately.