KGF: The bliss of marriage lasted for only a few hours for this couple. Naveen (27), a resident of Santuru village of Kuppam in AP, married Likhita Sri (20), a resident of Bainepalli in KGF, on Wednesday morning.
However, the joy of marriage ended when the newlyweds picked up an argument soon after the nuptials. The altercation turned ugly when in a fit of rage, Naveen allegedly stabbed his wife, killing her. Later, he attempted suicide using the same weapon. His condition is critical.
The deceased couple had a love-cum-arranged marriage, which was attended by parents and relatives of the couple, in Chambarasabahalli in Kolar Gold Fields (KGF).
A relative of Naveen called up Srinivas on Aug 6 evening and told him how the groom wanted the marriage ceremonies to be conducted ASAP as Aashada Masa (considered to be an inauspicious Hindu lunar month) was over.
Later that night, Naveen also called Srinivas and told him that as there were no auspicious dates after Aug 7, the wedding should be held the next day.
With no option left, Srinivas agreed to the same and about 15-20 relatives from both sides assembled for the wedding which took place at Naveen's relative's house nearby where the rituals were held between 5.30am and 6.30 am.
KGF SP KM Shantharaju said the accused is a textile merchant. He added that preliminary investigations revealed it was a love marriage, which was solemnised at the house of Monika, Naveen’s sister.
The SP said the couple, after tying the knot, visited Naveen’s relative’s house, where they got into an argument. Naveen attacked Likhita and allegedly stabbed her. She fell, bleeding on the floor.
Upon seeing Likhita’s lifeless body, Naveen attempted suicide with the same weapon. Meanwhile, Pavithra, the relative, cried for help, attracting villagers to the scene.
Andersonpet police have registered a case and begun an investigation.
The exact reason for the murder is being probed, Shantharaju informed.