Karkala: Man dies by suicide after attacking wife with machete

Mangalore Today News Network

Karkala, Jul 17, 2025: A shocking incident occurred on the afternoon of July 15 at Nadimattavu in Chikkalabettu, Hirgana village, where a man allegedly attacked his wife with a machete and later died by suicide out of fear.

The deceased has been identified as Gopalakrishna (60), a resident of Nadimattavu, Hirgana. He reportedly attacked his wife, Surekha (44), with a machete, causing her serious injuries. Upon seeing her bleeding, Gopalakrishna is said to have panicked and hanged himself from a tree in the garden near their house.

A case has been registered at the Karkala Town Police Station.