Madikeri : A 19-year-old pregnant woman was murdered by her husband in Madikeri town.

The woman, Bhagyashree, had married Sahul Hameed (31) of Madikeri in August last year. However, the two registered their marriage at the registrar’s office in Madikeri only on April 29 this year. Bhagyashree also changed her name to Suhan.

On Tuesday night, her husband allegedly picked up a fight with her at home. On Wednesday morning, Bhagyashree is said to have called her mother Yashodha (an anganwadi worker) at 8.30 am and according to the statement of Yashodha, Bhagyashree was worried and crying. Following this, Yashodha rushed to her daughter’s house, only to find Bhagyashree‘s body lying on the bed.

Bhagyashree’s husband Sahul, who works in a chicken stall in town, wasn’t present when Yashodha entered the house. Yashodha’s cries after seeing her daughter’s body alterted the neighbours, who in turn called police.

A complaint was later filed by Yashodha against Sahul. Police have arrested Sahul and are investigating the case. The autopsy of Bhagyashree was conducted and the report is awaited.