A 32-year-old driver attacked his wife with chopper over a family feud and later committed suicide fearing repercussions, on Wednesday.
The deceased Nagaraj got married to Devi (28) a few years ago and the couple had separated after Nagaraj suspected Devi’s fidelity. Devi was living with her parents at Kogilu, Srinivasapura, in Yelahanka.
On Wednesday, Nagaraj, who was on a motorcycle, intercepted Devi while she was returning home from a shop and attacked her with chopper, following a heated argument. Devi sustained severe injuries and collapsed. By the time, passers-by came to her rescue, Nagaraj sped away. Devi was rushed to a private hospital, where she is said to be in critical condition.
The police said later, Nagaraj went to a deserted house in Kogilu Layout and allegedly committed suicide. The incident came to light when a few passers-by found an abandoned motorcycle and alerted the police, who had by then started searching for him. They reached the spot and found Nagaraj’s body.
The police have taken up a case of and are investigating.
