State vs Eshwarappa Poojari — Wife murder case

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1. News16 Jan 2026

   Prisoner in wife murder case commits suicide in Dharwad Central Jail: Who is responsible for the incident?

   A tragedy has occurred at the Dharwad Central Jail.

   Explanation in simple terms

   Eshwarappa Poojari, who was serving time for murdering his wife, has died by suicide inside the Dharwad Central Jail. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding his death to determine if there was any negligence by prison staff. This incident has raised serious questions about who should be held accountable for failing to prevent the tragedy while he was in state custody.

   vijaykarnataka.com
2. Judgment15 Jan 2026

   Dharwad Central Jail: Man serving life imprisonment for murdering his wife commits suicide!

   A man serving a 14-year jail sentence for murdering his wife, has died by suicide by hanging himself inside the central prison in Dharwad on...

   Explanation in simple terms

   Eshwarappa Poojari, a man who was serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife, has died by suicide while in Dharwad Central Jail. Because he was already convicted and imprisoned for his crime, his death effectively ends his sentence. The legal proceedings regarding his case are now closed following this incident.

   kannadaprabha.com