Home alone woman stabbed to death by her male friend over trivial row at her house and attempted to end his life

Yogesh K Porwar & Sunil Lohan 

A 35-year-old home alone woman was stabbed to death by her male friend at a house in Hosakote house and later attempted to end life on Tuesday.

The deceased Hemavathy,native of Andhra Pradesh working as attendant at fuel station was living in a rented house on Hosakote college road four months ago .

The accused Venu said to be her male friend used to visit her frequently.

On Monday he visited the house and heated argument with Hemavathy over a trivial row and stabbed her repeatedly before fleeing from the spot .

The murder came to light when neighbours noticed Hemavathy lying in a pool of blood and alerted the police.The Hosakote police rushed to the spot and shifted the body.

Meanwhile Venu attempted to end life by consuming poison after reaching Chintamani.Passers-by found Venu unconcious and shifted him to Chikkaballapura district hospital where he is being treated .

The police have registered a case of murder and waiting for Venu’s recovery to ascertain the cause of murder .

(Those having distress or suicidal tendencies can call Arogya Sahayavani on 104 for help)