In a shocking incident from Hosur village of Bailhongal taluk in Belagavi district, 29-year-old Sakkubai Didagannavar has died under circumstances her family describes as suspicious. While authorities are investigating, her family has accused her husband, Nagappa Didagannavar, of killing her and attempting to disguise the death as suicide. The tragic incident has sparked outrage in the village, with her family staging a protest demanding justice.
Sakkubai and Nagappa had been married for 11 years and had four children, two of whom have tragically passed away. Her family alleges that the marriage was marked by continuous domestic disputes and harassment. Sakkubai’s mother revealed that her daughter endured years of physical and mental abuse. “For a long time, my daughter endured all the suffering. Despite our repeated efforts to help her, and following elders’ advice, we kept sending her back,” she said.
The allegations also extend to Sakkubai’s mother-in-law. According to her family, she was burdened with endless household tasks and constantly troubled over cooking, making rotis, and other domestic responsibilities. “We would leave for work at 6 a.m. and return at 6 p.m., and our daughter suffered greatly,” her mother explained.
Village elders reportedly intervened multiple times to mediate the situation and suggested formal assurances, such as giving a bond, to ensure Sakkubai’s safety. However, these measures failed to improve her situation. Hoping for a better life for their daughter, given her husband’s job in the panchayat office, her parents continued to advise her to stay in the marriage.
The tragic circumstances surrounding Sakkubai Didagannavar’s death have left the community in shock. Her family’s protest reflects a desperate call for a thorough investigation and justice. Authorities have yet to release a detailed statement on the ongoing investigation, but the allegations of domestic harassment and suspected murder have drawn widespread attention.
Key highlights include Sakkubai being a 29-year-old resident of Hosur village, her family accusing husband Nagappa Didagannavar of murder, long-term domestic abuse within the marriage, and the loss of two of her four children. The community and family are demanding accountability and swift legal action. This case has once again drawn attention to the issue of women’s safety and domestic harassment in rural Belagavi, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures and justice for victims like Sakkubai.