Vitla: Woman dies after husband pushes her during quarrel

A woman succumbed to her injuries after being pushed by her husband during a domestic quarrel in Punacha here on Thursday, December 12.

The deceased has been identified as Leela (45), a resident of Devinagar.

As per reports, her husband, Sanjeeva was a habitual drinker. He would come home in a drunken stupor and often pick up quarrels with her. Earlier this week, Sanjeeva pushed Leela during an argument.

Following the incident, locals rushed her to the Puttur Government Hospital. She was later referred to Wenlock Hospital in Mangaluru for advanced treatment, where she passed away on Thursday. Leela is survived by a daughter.

Police visited Wenlock Hospital and initiated an investigation. Initially registered as a case of natural death, police inquiries revealed it to be a murder.

The accused, Sanjeeva, has been taken into custody. Further investigation is ongoing.