Wife allegedly stabs husband to death with kitchen knife in Bengaluru

Police suspect the murder was the outcome of a domestic dispute

Updated - November 12, 2026 04:03 pm IST - Bengaluru

Malashree (35), who has been accused of committing the murder. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement

A 35-year-old woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death with a kitchen knife following a domestic dispute over their inability to have children at Lakshmipura in Kempegowda Nagar police station limits in Bengaluru.

The deceased has been identified as Rajasekhar (44), who worked in a private bank. His wife, Malashree (35), has been accused of committing the murder.

The couple, who had no children, frequently quarrelled over the issue, with Rajasekhar (in pic) allegedly blaming and assaulting his wife. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement

According to preliminary information, Rajasekhar allegedly used to drink and subject his wife to physical and mental harassment. The couple, who had no children, frequently quarrelled over the issue, with Rajasekhar allegedly blaming and assaulting his wife.

On November 11 night, Rajasekhar reportedly returned home drunk and got into an argument with his wife. As the quarrel escalated, Malashree allegedly lost her temper, picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed him in the chest.

Rajasekhar suffered serious injuries and collapsed in a pool of blood. He was subsequently shifted to Victoria hospital, where he was declared dead.

Published - November 12, 2026 02:33 pm IST

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