Karnataka (Agency): In a shocking case of domestic violence, a man in Karnataka’s Davanagere district has been sentenced to life imprisonment for brutally slitting his wife’s throat after she refused to engage in sexual activity with him.
The First Additional District Sessions Court of Davanagere delivered the verdict, imposing a fine of Rs 11,000 on the 54-year-old convict, Mariyappa.
The horrific incident took place on February 19, 2020, when Mariyappa, a resident of Amaravathy village, engaged in a heated argument with his wife after she reprimanded him for asking money for alcohol and returning home in an intoxicated state. Adding insult to injury, she firmly rejected his advances for physical intimacy.
Consumed by rage, Mariyappa retrieved a knife from the kitchen and ruthlessly slit his wife’s throat, resulting in her tragic death. The case was promptly registered at the Harihara Rural police station, and the investigation was conducted by CPI Satish Kumar, who subsequently filed a charge sheet against the accused.
This distressing incident highlights the grave consequences of gender-based violence and the urgent need to address issues related to consent and domestic abuse. It serves as a somber reminder of the importance of fostering a culture of respect, equality, and consent within intimate relationships.
The court’s decision to hand down a life sentence underscores the severity of the crime committed by Mariyappa and sends a strong message that acts of violence against women will not be tolerated by society. It is crucial that law enforcement agencies and judicial systems continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals, particularly women, within their homes and communities.
