A man killed his wife during an argument over her "excessive use of social media" in Koppalu village, Mandya, Karnataka. He also suspects her of adultery.
The defendant, identified as Srinath, turned himself into local police, days after killing his wife Pooja. He also revealed that his stepfather helped him dispose of the body in a nearby river. The couple is said to often argue about the use of the phone. Three days before the murder, a heated argument escalated between the two. The argument escalated as days passed, and in a fit of rage, Srinath strangled Pooja with her veil and killed her.
Srinath confessed her crimes to her stepfather, Shekhar, who chose to help dispose of the body. They used motorbikes to transport bodies. They then tied a heavy stone to her, before throwing her into a nearby river. A few days after the murder, Srinath went to Nimishamba temple for a few days. However, he eventually surrendered to the police and also admitted that his stepfather helped dispose of the body.
Pooja and Srinath got married 9 years ago and have a daughter. Over time, Pooja's habit of making short films and videos has strained their relationship, leading to frequent fights between the two.
Srinath and Shekhar are currently being held at the Arakere Police Station. A case has been registered and an investigation is ongoing.
