Bengaluru man dies by suicide after wife's alleged affair

India Nov 24, 2025

A heartbreaking story from Bengaluru: 35-year-old Harish died by suicide after his wife, Manjula, allegedly had a long-term affair with another man named Suresh.
The confrontation reportedly involved Manjula assaulting Harish with a slipper in front of Suresh, leaving Harish deeply distressed.

What happened next

Things escalated when Manjula hit Harish with a slipper in front of Suresh. Overwhelmed, Harish set himself on fire.
His mother, Anjinamma, tried to save him and suffered serious burns; she's now being treated at Victoria Hospital.
Police have filed a case against Manjula, Suresh, and another man named Sandeep for allegedly abetting the suicide as investigations continue.