Bengaluru Engineer Dies by Suicide After Family Dispute

A 35-year-old software engineer died by suicide at her home in Bengaluru's Abbigere neighborhood on March 3, following a heated argument with her mother-in-law over household chores, police reported.

The woman, identified as Sushma, was found hanging at her residence in north Bengaluru. She had been married to Puneeth Kumar for five years and the couple shared a four-year-old son. Authorities at Soladevanahalli police station stated that the incident stemmed from ongoing tensions within the household. Preliminary investigations revealed frequent disputes over minor domestic matters in recent months, with the latest altercation centering on cooking responsibilities.

According to police, the argument escalated on March 3 when Sushma clashed with her mother-in-law, Kalpana, who allegedly restricted her from using the kitchen and subjected her to repeated harassment on various issues. Distressed by the situation, Sushma took her own life, officials said. Sushma's family has accused her in-laws of persistent dowry harassment, claiming it contributed to her emotional strain.

Following a complaint filed by Sushma's relatives, police registered a case under relevant sections related to...