Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (MS)

Kundapur, Mar 21: Asha S (52), acting manager at Siddapura cooperative society, took her own life at her residence, on March 20. Suspected to have been driven by the fear of her fraudulent actions being exposed, Asha died by suicide.

With 28 years of service in various roles within the cooperative society, Asha was well-known and respected. Despite attending work as usual on Wednesday, she abruptly left without notice during an ongoing audit. Tragically, she was found deceased at home, having taken her own life with a nylon saree.

Acting CEO Mahesh Rao revealed that Asha had pledged her gold in her husband's name, and she managed the society's locker. However, discrepancies arose when the pledged gold was not found during the audit, leading to suspicion and inquiry. It is speculated that Asha's sense of guilt and the fear of societal shame prompted her extreme decision.

Search efforts were initiated upon her disappearance from the office, and CCTV footage revealed her journey home on her scooter. Despite the swift response of CEO Mahesh and staff, they arrived too late to prevent the tragedy. Asha's mother's anguished cries alerted locals, who discovered her lifeless body upon breaking into the house.

Asha, survived by her married son in the USA and a daughter pursuing post-graduation, left a heart-wrenching message to her daughter moments before her untimely demise, expressing profound remorse.

According to Asha's mother, her rushed return home and cryptic message about urgent work hinted at her inner turmoil, tragically culminating in her irreversible decision.