Bantwal: A tragic incident unfolded in Badagundi village under the jurisdiction of the Bantwal Rural Police Station on Thursday morning, where the bodies of a husband and his pregnant wife were discovered inside their home.
The deceased have been identified as Timmappa Moolya (50) and his wife Jayanti (40). According to police sources, Timmappa was found hanging, suggesting suicide, while Jayanti was found dead under suspicious circumstances.
Reports indicate that Jayanti’s body was found lying on the bed, while Timmappa had allegedly died by suicide using a rope. The couple had been married for 15 years and had no children until recently. Jayanti was reportedly pregnant, and her baby shower ceremony (Seemantha) was scheduled for July 2.
Timmappa was residing in Mittamajalu, while Jayanti stayed at her maternal home in Badagundi. The exact cause of the deaths remains unclear.
Bantwal Rural Police Inspector Shivakumar visited the scene, and a case has been registered. Investigations are ongoing to determine the sequence of events and the motive behind the deaths.