Bengaluru: In MPM Layout, Nagarabhavi, A 59-year-old ex-serviceman, Javare Gowda was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by hitting her with a metal Buddha idol at his residence in MPM. Gowda works as a conductor with the BMTC. He is an alcoholic, which led to frequent fights with his wife, Manjula KB, 49, police said. Gowda retired from the Army after serving for 20 years and later joined the BMTC. Their elder son, Chethan, who is a software engineer, lives abroad, and the younger one, Chandan in HSR layout.

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On February 18 Gowda fell at his residence and had sustained head injuries. He was on leave when Manjula was killed. She was killed between 9:50 am and 7 PM on March 14. The crime was discovered when Chandan, rushed home after he was unable to contact his mother. Police said, Chandan had spoken to his mother at 9:47 am that day.

Based on a complaint filed by Chandan, police registered a case of murder against Gowda. Chandan told the police that his mother was upset with the vigorous drinking habit of Gowda. Police have suspected that Gowda might have killed Manjula during a fight. The police officer said that “The accused took a metal idol of Lord Buddha and hit the woman on the head. ” On March 15 police arrested him on a charge of murder. 

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