Daijiworld Media Network- Kundapur (RJP)
Kundapur, Feb 20: A man stabbed his wife in public with an intention of killing her as he reportedly doubted her fidelity. The incident happened near the church at Trasi on Friday, February 19.
Reshma Poojary is the person injured. Chandra Poojary from Haklady is the person accused. The stabbing took place on open road.
Chandra and Reshma Poojary from Byalibadi in Trasi have been married for the past five years and are blessed with a daughter. Chandra Poojary worked for a hotel in distant Pune. Reshma lived in her maternal home with her daughter. Recently Chandra left Pune and started living with Reshma and daughter.
It is said that Chandra started doubting his wife’s character for the past few months. On Friday evening, Reshma had gone to Trasi with her mother to fetch the school going daughter. Chandra, who confronted her on the road, used abusive words against her. Then he stabbed her on the stomach with a knife.
Seriously injured Reshma was rushed to Manipal hospital. She is said to be in critical condition. Gangolli police arrested Chandra Poojary with the help of public. A case stands registered at Gangolli police station.