‘Filmy Tadka’: Ballari man climbs tree to get reunited with wife

Ballari: Doddappa, a 40-year old man climbed a coconut tree and stayed there for about eight hours in Dasobanahalli Gollarahatti village of Kudligi taluk, demanding his wife return back. It is said that his wife left him three years ago after frequent fights.

Reports state that Doddappa was married twice and his second wife left him. He was first married to his cousin who was sent to her maternal home 20 years ago as she wasn’t able to conceive. A villager said that his second wife left for her mother’s house in Shivapura Gollarahatti five years ago after frequent fights.

On December 15, Doddappa climbed the tree at around 3pm and refused to come down. He even blamed the villagers for failing to resolve the family dispute. He spoke of how difficult it has been for all these years, taking care of the house and three sons. Villagers and his son spent the eight hours below the tree, requesting him to relent.

Doddappa on the other hand was adamant and said he’d only come down only if his wife returned.

After numerous attempts to change his mind, villagers finally informed Kanahosahalli police who rushed at 8pm and assured Doddappa that his wife would be brought back. Reportedly the police brought Doddappa’s wife to the spot and convinced him to come down with the help of fire and emergency services.

A meeting was later conducted in the presence of villagers to resolve their family dispute and convince the couple to live together. Following this, the couple agreed to reconcile in the interest of their sons.