In Mysore, Karnataka, a woman along with her lover killed her husband. At first it appeared to be a case of natural death. Later, when the police investigated on the brother's complaint, the ground slipped under their feet. A week after the death, the police arrested the accused woman and her lover. The incident took place in Vinoba Colony, Hunsur, Mysore.
The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Ramprasad. He worked as a mason. He got married to Pavitra, a resident of Mysore, 12 years ago. Both have a 10 year old son and 9 year old daughter. Pavitra had a love affair with another mason Sushil. Ramprasad was aware of this. There used to be frequent fights between the two.
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Post mortem report raised questions
Ramprasad died on 16 October. At that time the police had visited the spot. Then Pavitra told that her husband had eaten curd rice at night. Found unconscious in bed the next morning. Based on preliminary investigation, the police registered a case of natural death. The family members also performed the last rites of Ramprasad.
The possibility of foul play was revealed when the post mortem report came. On October 20, brother Chandrahas lodged a complaint with the police. There was suspicion of murder in this. When the police investigated thoroughly, the secret was exposed.
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Investigation revealed that Pavitra had ground datura in the idli batter and fed the idli made from it to her husband. Although the husband did not die. After this, she called her lover Sunil and strangulated her to death. During police interrogation, Pavitra confessed her crime. He told that he had learned about Dhatura seeds from YouTube.