Altercation with mother claims life of 19-year-old in Bengaluru: Report

Teenage girl loses life in southern Bengaluru following physical altercation with mother.

Published on: Apr 30, 2024, 11:00:29 IST

By Yamini C S

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A tragic incident unfolded in southern Bengaluru on Monday evening, where a 19-year-old girl lost her life allegedly during a dispute with her mother. The confrontation erupted around 7:30 pm at Shastri Nagar, the Deccan Herald reported.

The girl and her mother engaged in a heated argument on Monday evening that escalated into a physical altercation, police said. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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The victim has been identified as Sahithi. According to the police officials, she and her mother engaged in a heated argument on Monday evening that escalated into a physical altercation.

In the midst of the altercation, both individuals reportedly exchanged blows. Regrettably, Sahithi succumbed to her injuries, while her mother survived and is currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital. Authorities are actively investigating to determine if there were any additional parties involved.

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"From what the suspect has said, prima facie, it appears that the two got into a physical altercation following the argument,” a police officer told the publication.

“During the argument, the two attacked each other. While Sahiti died, her mother survived and is being treated at a hospital. Further investigations are on to ascertain if anyone else was involved,” the official added.

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Sahithi had been residing with her mother since the passing of her father some time ago. Further investigation is underway.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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