Vinod M Jain
A 35-year-old woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death with a kitchen knife following a domestic dispute over their inability to have children at Lakshmipura in Kempegowda Nagar police station limits.
The deceased has been identified as Rajasekhar (44), who worked in the loan department of a private bank. His wife, Malashree (35), has been accused of committing the murder.
According to preliminary information,Rajasekhar allegedly behaved affectionately towards his wife during the day but would return home drunk at night and subject her to physical and mental harassment.
The couple,who had no children,frequently quarrelled over the issue,with Rajasekhar allegedly blaming and assaulting his wife.
On Wednesday night,Rajasekhar reportedly returned home drunk and picked up another argument over their childlessness.
As the quarrel escalated,Malashree allegedly lost her temper,picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed him in the chest.
Rajasekhar suffered serious injuries and collapsed in a pool of blood. He was subsequently shifted to Victoria Hospital, where he was declared dead.
