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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (PS)

Udupi, Mar 21: In a tragic incident, a young married woman allegedly committed suicide in police quarters where she was staying with her husband. The incident was reported here on Monday March 21.

The deceased has been identified as Nandini (22), wife of Venkatesh who works as first grade assistant in the office of Udupi district superintendent of police (SP).

Nandini hailed from Honnala and had married Venkatesh about four years ago. They have been staying in the police quarters at Doddanagudde, and have a little child.

Nandini's aunt Sakamma had been staying with the couple for the last 20 days. It is learnt that on early Monday morning Nandini locked herself in one of the bedrooms and hanged herself.

Sakamma said that she pleaded with Nandini not to lock herself in the bedroom, but she did not listen. Venkatesh then broke open the door and saw her hanging. She was rushed to hospital where she was declared brought dead.

The exact reason for taking the extreme step is not known. Neighbours said that there was marital discord and that Nandini did not mingle much with people. However, her aunt said that the couple was happy and there were no quarrels or misunderstandings.

Nandini's parents have arrived from Honnala.

The body has been shifted to the mortuary at Ajjarkad.

Udupi town police have registered a case.