B Navyashree lying dead next to her with her throat slit. The incident occurred at Navyashree's house in Vishweshwaraiah Layout, Kengeri. Police suspect Navyashree's husband, A Kiran, a cab driver, of committing the murder after a night of conflict, and he has been detained.
Navyashree, originally from Bhadravati in Shivamogga district, had invited her childhood friend Aishwarya over to share details of her troubled marriage with Kiran. According to the police, the couple had been facing issues for the past year, with Kiran feeling increasingly insecure due to Navyashree's social status as a choreographer.
The police described the tension in the marriage, noting that Kiran wanted Navyashree to change her profession and often suspected her fidelity. «Differences cropped up between the couple over the last one year,» an officer explained, adding that Kiran frequently checked Navyashree's mobile phone, which annoyed her.
On Tuesday evening, Navyashree sought Aishwarya's support and confided in her about the marital discord, expressing helplessness. They visited RR Nagar, where Navyashree met her friend Sunil, who recommended she approach the police for assistance.
Aishwarya decided to stay over at Navyashree's house that night to keep her company. After having beer, they were joined by Kiran for dinner. An argument erupted between Kiran and Navyashree, and Aishwarya had to intervene to prevent Kiran from attacking his wife. Eventually, Aishwarya and Navyashree went to sleep in one room, while Kiran retired to