A Mother's Tragic End: Bengaluru Woman Dies After Arson Attack Over Daughter's Refused Marriage Proposal

It's with a truly heavy heart that we share some devastating news from Bengaluru. Kalpana, a 48-year-old mother, whose life was so cruelly cut short, has tragically passed away. She had been fighting for her life for weeks following a horrific arson attack, an act of violence so senseless it leaves you speechless. Her ordeal, which began on November 23, reached its sorrowful conclusion on December 20, leaving her family and community utterly heartbroken.

So, what exactly led to such an unthinkable tragedy? Well, the police investigation has painted a deeply disturbing picture. It seems Kalpana's life was taken from her over a rejected marriage proposal involving her daughter. An acquaintance, a 45-year-old auto-rickshaw driver named Ramesh, had apparently set his sights on Kalpana's daughter. However, Kalpana, like any protective mother, clearly wasn't in favor of the match and firmly rejected his advances.

And imagine, if you can, the sheer horror of that fateful evening back in November. According to the police, a vengeful Ramesh arrived at Kalpana's home in Suddaguntepalya, not with flowers, but with a can of petrol. In a moment that must have felt like a living nightmare, he allegedly doused Kalpana with the flammable liquid and, with unimaginable cruelty, set her ablaze. Her husband, daughter, and son were all present, witnessing this horrific act unfold right before their very eyes. Can you even begin to comprehend the trauma they must be carrying?

For weeks after the attack, Kalpana fought bravely, clinging to life in the burns ward of Victoria Hospital. The severity of her injuries, however, was just too great. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals and the fervent hopes of her loved ones, her body ultimately gave in. Her passing on December 20 marks the tragic end to a brutal chapter, turning what was already a grave crime into an even more severe one.

As for justice, the wheels are indeed turning, albeit slowly. The Audugodi police, who initially registered a case under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (attempt to murder), have now upgraded the charges to Section 302 – murder. Ramesh, the accused, was swiftly arrested following the attack, and now, with Kalpana's death, he will face the full weight of the law for this abhorrent act. The family, naturally, is left grappling with an immense void and an unfillable grief.

This whole incident, frankly, leaves you heartbroken and questioning. It's a stark, painful reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked rage and the vulnerability that some, especially women, face. While nothing can bring Kalpana back, we can only hope that justice will be served and that her family finds some measure of peace, however small, in the wake of such profound loss.