US EditionBengaluru techie dies by suicide after dispute with mother-in-law over cooking, husband arrested
Sushma, 35, faced ongoing dowry harassment and family disputes, leading to her suicide; police arrested her husband and are searching for the absconding mother-in-law.
- On March 2, 2026, a 35-year-old software professional was found dead at her Abbigere home around 10.30 a.m., and police registered a case at Soladevanahalli Police Station.
- Sources say tensions escalated in recent weeks, with frequent household disputes over cooking and minor issues, and on Monday morning Kalpana, mother-in-law, objected to Sushma spending extended time cooking, sparking a fresh quarrel.
- Police arrested husband Puneet Kumar after a dowry harassment complaint, and a search is underway for Kalpana, the absconding mother-in-law; the couple married five years ago and has a four-year-old son.
- Police say Sushma was distressed by the ongoing situation and allegedly took her own life by hanging, while a preliminary inquiry suggests family issues preceded this and police are investigating all angles.
- This is the second reported death of a tech professional in Bengaluru within a week, the March 04, 2026 report noted, listing AASRA helpline: 91-9820466726 for those in distress.
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Tragic End for Techie Amid Domestic Dispute
A woman techie named Sushma allegedly committed suicide following domestic issues with her mother-in-law in Bengaluru. The altercation reportedly stemmed from trivial matters, escalating tensions within the household. Her husband, Puneeth Kumar, has been taken into custody as investigations into possible dowry harassment continue.
Bengaluru techie dies by suicide after dispute with mother-in-law over cooking, husband arrested
A 35-year-old Bengaluru tech professional allegedly died by suicide following a dispute with her mother-in-law over cooking. Police have arrested her husband after her family accused the in-laws of dowry harassment.
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A 35-year-old techie Sushma, died by suicide in Bengaluru following a dispute with her mother-in-law over cooking. Her family has alleged persistent dowry harassment, leading police to arrest her husband, Puneeth Kumar. A search is underway for the mother-in-law as authorities investigate the domestic history. 📰 Bengaluru Techie Dies by Suicide After Cooking Dispute With Mother-in-Law, Husband Arrested.
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