In Nelamangala’s Harokyatanahalli village of Bengaluru, a man named Siddalingaswamy allegedly tried to kill his wife, Manjula, because he suspected she was having an affair. He used Fevikwik to seal her mouth and then tried to strangle her. Manjula was found unconscious and taken to the hospital. Police tracked Siddalingaswamy using his mobile location and arrested him.

The couple had been married for ten years and had two children, who were staying in Raichur. Siddalingaswamy became suspicious of Manjula's affair because she used her phone frequently, which led to the attack. Neighbours who saw the attack called the police, who arrived in time to stop it. A case has been registered at the Madanayakanahalli police station, and further investigation is ongoing.

In another shocking incident, a 52-year-old cobbler named Prabhakar was murdered on February 9 near the Karnataka-Andhra border in Chitradurga. The accused, Anand Reddy from Andhra Pradesh, who worked as a cook killed him on the advice of an astrologer named Ramakrishna from Tumakuru.

Anand, who was facing financial problems, consulted Ramakrishna, who told him that sacrificing a human to goddess Maramma would lead him to hidden treasure and solve his money troubles. Believing this, Anand lured Prabhakar to Parashurampur and killed him. Police have started an investigation into the case.

Manjula’s case has raised concerns about domestic violence, directing the need for better awareness, education, and support for victims. On the other hand, Prabhakar’s murder has sparked discussions on the dangers of superstition, stressing the importance of education to promote logical thinking. While the police acted swiftly in both cases, ensuring justice, these events also point to deeper issues like gender roles, mental health, and the impact of cultural beliefs on people’s actions.

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