A shocking incident occurred in Ballari’s Glass Bazaar, where a Rajasthan-based cloth merchant fatally attacked his wife with a water bottle before taking his own life.
The deceased have been identified as Shankar Ram (40) and Shanti Devi (34). The couple, who had been living in the city for 15 years, ran a jeans shop and had three children—one daughter and two sons.
Police suspect Shankar Ram may have ended his life out of fear after killing his wife. The case has been registered at Brucepet police station, and investigations are underway.
“The exact cause remains unclear. While they had occasional minor disputes, they generally got along well,” a neighbor stated.