Depressed over wife’s attempt to suicide, man ends life

A security guard allegedly committed suicide owing to depression over his wife’s attempt to commit suicide.

The deceased is identified as Umesh, 30, a resident of Third Cross, Vivekananda Nagar in Hongasandra, and a native of Anekal taluk. He committed suicide by hanging allegedly because his wife Savita tried to commit suicide by consuming poison. She had undergone treatment at a private hospital on Friday.

Umesh was depressed over his wife’s attitude. On Saturday, he came home and hanged from a ceiling fan. The incident came to light on Sunday morning when his relatives came home.

The reason for Savita’s suicide attempt is not known.

The body was handed over to the family after postmortem. A case is registered with Madiwala police station.

Pickpocket caught
A pickpocket was caught by the public and handed over to the Madiwala police when he tried to steal money from a passenger in a BMTC bus.

John, 30, along with his associates, got into the bus, which was heading towards Electronics City from Shanthinagar and tried to steal the wallet of a man who was travelling with Rs13,000 along with his wife. However, the man noticed John’s attempt and raised an alarm. The passengers managed to catch the miscreant.