Unable to bear dowry torture, woman ends life six month after marrying Bajrang Dal activist

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December 17, 2013

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Mangalore, Dec 17: A 23-year-old, who had attempted suicide last week following alleged torture by her husband and in-laws, breathed her last at a private hospital here on Tuesday.

The deceased is T M Sumitra, a resident of Polali on the outskirts of the city. She had entered marital life with Sunil Kumar, a Bajrang Dal activist from Pumpwell in the city in May, 2013.

One of the close friends of the deceased told Coastaldigest.com that the Sumitra's brother Mohan had paid hefty amount of money and other valuables to Sunil during marriage. “Sunil had literally fooled Sumitra's family during the marriage. Even after taking huge amount of dowry, he and his parents continuously harassed Sumitra throughout the six months of marital life. Many a times she had informed me about the torture. But, I really did not know that this would happen,” she said.

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According to sources, Sumitra attempted suicide by consuming around 100 tablets at once in the mid night. After battling for life for almost a week in the intensive care unit, she died on Tuesday.

Before breathing her last, Sumitra had reportedly given statement to the police and explained about the ordeal of her marital life.

Her brother Mohan, who had borrowed huge amount of debt to fulfill the demands of the bridegroom, said that he was not aware of the bad habits and wicked nature of Sunil during marriage. “She underwent all kinds of torture after her marriage. He (Sunil) used to force her to serve liquor bottles to his friends till mid night. He had also demanded an additional dowry of Rs 1 lakh,” said Mr Mohan.

Following Sumitras suicide attempt on December 9, a case was registered at Bantwal rural police station against her husband Sunil, mother-in-law Leela, sister-in-law Divya and father-in-law on December 11. The case was later transferred to Mangalore rural police station.

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

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Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

 

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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September 8,2024

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In a heartbreaking incident, a beautiful journey of love and new beginnings was abruptly shattered by a tragic accident on the Mangaluru-Bengaluru highway at Talapady in Bantwal taluk on Saturday, September 7.

Manasa, a newlywed bride, lost her life in a devastating car accident, leaving her husband, Aneesh Krishna, critically injured.

The couple, who had just begun their marital journey on September 5, was returning from a temple visit to settle dues when fate took a cruel turn. Their Alto car, in which they were traveling from B C Road towards Mangaluru, skidded off course after the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to jump the divider and collide head-on with a KSRTC bus.

In the blink of an eye, their world crumbled. The impact was so severe that their car was left mangled, with Manasa tragically losing her life at the scene. Aneesh, fighting for his life, has been rushed to a private hospital in Mangaluru.

Manasa and Aneesh, both professionals working in a private company in Mangaluru, had dreams of a life together, filled with shared moments and cherished memories. The couple's love story, celebrated just days ago with their wedding at the Denthadka Temple, now echoes in the hearts of their grieving families, forever marred by this tragic accident.

The Melkar police arrived swiftly at the scene and have begun their investigation, hoping to bring clarity to this devastating event.

In the aftermath of this tragic accident, the community mourns the loss of a young bride and prays for the recovery of a husband left fighting for his life.

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