Tragic Honeymoon: Bengaluru Double Suicide Case

New Delhi, December 29, 2025: A tragic dispute during a honeymoon in Sri Lanka has culminated in a double tragedy, leaving two families in Bengaluru shattered. What began as a celebration of a new marriage turned into a nightmare involving allegations of harassment, a cross-country flight, and two suicides within days of each other.

The Honeymoon Dispute

Suraj Shivanna (30), a businessman from Bengaluru, and Ganavi (26), an MBA graduate, were married on October 29, 2025. The couple traveled to Sri Lanka for a planned 10-day honeymoon in mid-December. However, the trip was abruptly cut short after just five days.

According to family sources, a heated argument broke out during the vacation over Ganavi’s pre-marital friendship. Reports suggest that Suraj discovered details about her past relationship, leading to a deep rift between the newlyweds. The disagreement became so severe that they abandoned their plans and returned to Bengaluru on December 21.

A Chain of Tragedies

Upon their return, the situation worsened. Ganavi went to her parental home in Ramamurthynagar, where she was found unconscious on December 23 after an apparent suicide attempt. She was rushed to the hospital and placed on ventilator support but was tragically declared brain dead and passed away on December 25.

Following her death, Ganavi’s family filed an FIR against Suraj and his mother, Jayanti, alleging dowry harassment and abetment to suicide. They claimed Ganavi had been subjected to mental and physical torture since the wedding. Tensions escalated further when a mob of nearly 30 people allegedly stormed Suraj’s residence in Bengaluru, seeking retribution.

Flight and Second Suicide

Terrified by the public backlash and the police case, Suraj, his mother, and his brother fled Bengaluru on Christmas Day. They drove over 1,000 km, passing through Hyderabad before reaching Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Friday night.

The tragedy reached its breaking point at a hotel in Nagpur’s Sonegaon area. Shortly after midnight on Saturday, December 27, Suraj was found dead by suicide in his hotel room. His mother, Jayanti, discovered him and, in a fit of despair, attempted to take her own life as well. Fortunately, she survived after the noose snapped and is currently recovering in a hospital.

Current Status of the Investigation

The police in both Bengaluru and Nagpur are now coordinating a multi-state investigation:

• The Dowry Case: Bengaluru police are investigating the claims made by Ganavi’s family regarding harassment.
• The Extortion/Threat Claims: Suraj’s brother, Sanjay, has denied all dowry allegations, stating that the groom’s family bore all wedding expenses and were instead the victims of threats and intimidation.
• Post-Mortem Reports: Authorities are awaiting formal autopsy results for both deceased individuals to rule out any further foul play.

This heartbreaking case serves as a grim reminder of how quickly personal disputes, compounded by social pressure and legal escalation, can spiral into irreversible loss.