Karwa Chauth Tragedies: Two Husbands Dead After Marital Conflicts

In separate incidents, a woman in Uttar Pradesh allegedly poisons her husband, while a couple in Rajasthan dies by suicide after a dispute.

In Uttar Pradesh, Savita allegedly poisoned her husband Shailesh Kumar after suspecting him of infidelity, despite fasting for his long life on Karwa Chauth.
Shailesh recorded a video statement accusing his wife before succumbing to the poison at a hospital; Savita has been arrested.
In Rajasthan, Mona Bunkar died by suicide by jumping in front of a train after an argument with her husband over his late return on Karwa Chauth.
Shocked by Mona's death, her husband Ghanshyam Bunkar also died by suicide at their home, leaving behind two children.
Both incidents highlight the tragic outcomes of domestic disputes coinciding with the Karwa Chauth festival, a day traditionally celebrating marital devotion.