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Kavya Gowda, Husband Hospitalised After Alleged Family Assault in Bengaluru as Police Register FIR

Police say additional charges will hinge on forthcoming evidence.

Overview

  • The altercation at the couple’s Ramamurthy Nagar home on January 26 left Somasekhar with stab injuries and both spouses under treatment, with doctors stating his condition is not life-threatening.
  • An FIR at Ramamurthy Nagar Police Station was filed on a complaint by Kavya’s sister, Bhavya, naming Nandish, Prema, Ravikumar and a woman identified as Priya.
  • The complaint alleges the couple were restrained, abused and attacked with sticks and rods, and that Somasekhar was stabbed during the confrontation.
  • Kavya has publicly accused Ravikumar of assault and threats of sexual violence, while relatives of the accused have filed a counter-complaint alleging provocation and assault by the couple.
  • Police have invoked relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for assault, criminal intimidation and unlawful restraint, with statements being recorded and home CCTV footage under review.