Belthangady: Man held for assaulting wife over dowry on Honeymoon

Mangalore Today News Network

Belthangady, July 25, 2025: A newlywed man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting his wife during their honeymoon stay at a hotel in Ujire, demanding dowry from her. The incident came to light after the wife filed a police complaint.

The accused, 24-year-old Vishwanath from Bidadi in Ramanagara near Bengaluru, had married the 22-year-old woman on May 22 in the presence of family and elders. The couple had come to Ujire for their honeymoon and were staying at a lodge.

On the night of July 22, the accused allegedly consumed alcohol, demanded dowry from his wife, assaulted her, and even attempted to kill her. Following this, the distressed wife lodged a complaint with Belthangady police.

Vishwanath was subsequently arrested and produced before a court, which has now remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody.