Belagavi Ayurvedic Doctor Death Case: Wife among two arrested

Belagavi: In a major breakthrough, police have arrested two people, including the wife of a 40-year-old Ayurvedic doctor, in connection with his death, which was initially suspected to be accidental. 

According to the news reports, the doctor was found dead inside his clinic in Anagol, Belagavi, on March 5. At first, authorities and family members suspected that he may have slipped and fallen, leading to his death. 

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However, doubts were later raised by the victim’s mother, who alleged possible foul play and lodged a complaint with the police, prompting a deeper investigation into the matter.

Speaking to PTI, Belagavi Police Commissioner Bhushan Borase said that from the beginning, the statements of the deceased’s wife were inconsistent and lacked clarity. “If it had been an accidental fall, there might have been one injury. However, there were four injury marks on the head,” he said. During the post-mortem, doctors also found internal injury to the heart, which strengthened suspicion, he added.

He said that the forensic team, including scene-of-crime officers, conducted bloodstain pattern and luminol analyses at the scene. The wife’s version did not match the evidence found at the spot. Based on these scientific findings, the suspicions were confirmed.

During the investigation, the accused confessed to the offence. The police produced them before the court, which remanded them in judicial custody, reports the Hindu.

Police said both accused had planned the murder together. As per the investigation, the man allegedly attacked the doctor using a gas cylinder at the clinic, while the wife was reportedly not present at the scene. Investigators believe the motive was an illicit relationship, with the husband seen as an obstacle.

The police commissioner added that the accused initially attempted to mislead investigators by claiming the doctor had low blood sugar and fell, hitting his head on a table.

Police officials have stated that further investigation is ongoing to establish all aspects of the crime.

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