Bengaluru | October 19, 2025 — A shocking case of domestic violence and murder has come to light in Bengaluru, where a 25-year-old man allegedly strangled his 32-year-old wife and staged her death as an accidental electrocution. The accused, Prashant Kammar, has been arrested and has confessed to the crime, according to police sources.
How the Couple Met and Married
The victim, Reshma, and Prashant had met on Instagram approximately nine months ago. Following a brief courtship on social media, the two decided to marry within months. Despite the short period of acquaintance before marriage, the couple’s relationship quickly became strained.
Reshma had previously been married to a man named Surender, who passed away shortly after their marriage due to illness. She had a 15-year-old daughter from that marriage, who now became an eyewitness to the aftermath of the recent tragedy.
Prashant, an electrician by profession from Huvina Hadagali in Ballari district, married Reshma, a resident of Maragondanahalli in Hebbagodi, and moved in with her in Bengaluru.
Marital Discord and Suspicions
According to police investigations, the couple’s marital life was fraught with tension. Prashant repeatedly accused Reshma of having an extramarital affair, which led to frequent arguments and physical confrontations.
“From the very beginning, Prashant was suspicious of Reshma’s character. He often accused her of having an affair and picked fights with her,” a police official involved in the case said.
These suspicions escalated over time, creating a hostile environment that ultimately culminated in the fatal incident.
The Murder and Staging the Scene
The murder reportedly occurred on Wednesday, October 15, during a heated argument between the couple. According to police, Prashant assaulted Reshma and strangled her in a fit of rage. To conceal his crime, he staged her death to appear as an accident caused by electrocution.
“He placed her body in the bathroom, filled a bucket with water, and switched on the water heater to make it appear as if she had accidentally electrocuted herself,” the officer explained.
Reshma’s 15-year-old daughter discovered her mother motionless in the bathroom after returning from school. She immediately called her grandmother, who rushed her to a nearby hospital. Reshma was declared brought dead on arrival.
Confession and Police Investigation
Prashant’s attempt to cover up the crime unraveled when police questioned him about the incident. Unable to maintain his story, he eventually confessed to murdering his wife. In his statement, Prashant admitted that the argument over his suspicion of an extramarital affair escalated to physical violence, leading him to strangle Reshma:
“I thought my wife was having an affair with another man. I slapped her during an argument and then strangled her. To hide the crime, I tried to make it look like she died of electric shock,” he told the police.
Police have registered a murder case against Prashant Kammar, and further investigations are underway to understand the sequence of events and collect additional evidence.
Context and Implications
The case highlights the growing concern over domestic violence and crimes arising from mistrust and suspicion within marriages. Law enforcement officials have noted that social media often accelerates relationships and leads to impulsive decisions, which can sometimes escalate into tragic outcomes.
Authorities also caution against the attempts to stage accidental deaths to mislead investigations, as forensic evidence often reveals inconsistencies that help solve such cases.
In this incident, Reshma’s daughter’s timely reporting of the scene to her grandmother and subsequent hospital transfer were crucial in bringing the matter to the attention of the police, ultimately leading to the arrest of Prashant.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
Police have confirmed that the accused is in custody, and formal charges of murder have been filed. Investigators are continuing to probe the case, including examining any prior domestic disputes, communications between the couple, and the circumstances that led to the fatal altercation.
Authorities emphasize the importance of vigilance in domestic matters and encourage family members to report signs of abuse or persistent threats to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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