Kasargod : Days after would-be-bride ends life, groom too follows suit

Mangalore Today News Network

Kasargod, Feb 15, 2017 : In yet another tragic turn of events, days after 26 year old Nandita of Nagori in Mangaluru who was set to get married on February 13, ended her life by hanging herself, her would-be husband too followed her by ending his life in a similar way at Chaliangod on February 15, Wednesday.

The deceased is Chandrashekhar (38) of Aramangana. His body was found hanging from a hoarding at Chaliangod Junction. Both Chandrashekhar and Nandita were  scheduled to get married on February 13 but five days ahead of the wedding  Nandita had ended her life  when her parents were away. Reportedly, she chose the extreme step after a telephonic conversation with Chandrashekhar,

The girl’s family had even approached the Kankanady Police Station demanding a thorough investigation.

Meanwhile, Chandrashekhar, who was a  fruit seller near the Kasargod KSRTC bus stand had left home on February 14, Tuesday night stating he would be  going to Chemnad but  never returned home. Even calls to his mobile phone were not received. Finally, his body which was hanging from a hoarding was spotted by some passersby  on Wednesday morning.

Bekal Police have registered a case and are investigating.