Woman, her five children found dead in Vijayapura lake
Villagers say that they found the bodies floating on the edge of the lake
A family of six — a 35-year-old woman, Shobha Mallikarjun Jalageri, and her five children aged 15 to 6 — were discovered deceased in Bhutnal Lake near Vijayapura on Wednesday. Villagers, who noticed the floating bodies, promptly informed the police. The Adarsh Nagar Police, after identifying the victims as Shobha and her children, stated that the exact cause of the deaths remains unexplained.
Shobha's husband, Mallikarjun Bhimshi Jalageri, lodged a missing persons complaint with the Vijayapura Rural Police earlier on Tuesday, noting a recent domestic dispute between the couple. Upon identifying the bodies on Wednesday, Mallikarjun provided confirmation. Fire and Emergency Services personnel retrieved the bodies from the lake.
Police officials, including Superintendent Laxman Nimbargi and Deputy Superintendent S. Nagaraj, along with Sub-Inspector Sitaram Lamani and their staff, conducted an investigation on the scene. The bodies have since been transferred to BLDE Hospital for post-mortem examinations and further investigations. Individuals experiencing distress or contemplating suicide are advised to contact Arogya Sahayavani at 104 for assistance.
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