Bengaluru Woman Accused of Seeking Deadly Prescription for Mother-in-Law
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Synopsis
A Bengaluru woman has been accused of asking a doctor for a prescription to kill her mother-in-law, prompting a police investigation after the doctor reported the incident.
Key Takeaways
- A Bengaluru woman sought a prescription for lethal tablets.
- The doctor reported her to the police after receiving the request.
- The police are currently investigating the case.
- The woman claimed her mother-in-law had been harassing her.
- Dr. Hebbi is active in social issues and fears being targeted.
Bengaluru, Feb 19 (NationPress) A case has been filed against a woman from Bengaluru for reportedly requesting a prescription for tablets intended to kill her mother-in-law, following a police complaint lodged by the doctor she contacted.
The Sanjaynagar police in Bengaluru have initiated an investigation in light of this complaint.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Hebbi, the physician who reported the incident, communicated with the media on Wednesday, revealing that on February 17 at 2 p.m., he received a WhatsApp message. "The sender greeted me with 'hi,' and upon my inquiry about their identity, they asked me to converse in Kannada, prompting me to respond in the same language."
He recounted that the individual introduced herself as Sahana. "When I asked her location, she mentioned that she was from Bengaluru. I inquired about her health issues and what assistance she required, to which she expressed a desire to confide in me and asked if I would scold her for what she was about to disclose."
Upon assuring her that she could speak freely, Sahana requested him to prescribe two tablets to eliminate her mother-in-law.
"I informed her that such a request was unethical and against our professional conduct. I emphasized that our role as doctors is to save lives, not to take them. I also criticized her for misusing my contact information obtained from social media," he stated.
"The accused urged me to simply send the names of the tablets. Shocked, I disregarded her demands. Nevertheless, Sahana continued to message me incessantly. Disturbed by her persistence, I reported the matter to the Sanjaynagar police station that afternoon," he continued.
The police assured him of prompt action; however, as of now, no measures have been implemented, he noted. "We must wait to see what actions are taken," Dr. Hebbi added.
He also mentioned that Sahana’s WhatsApp profile picture was not visible. "I am engaged in social activism, and whenever I initiate campaigns against corruption, I encounter resistance. I fear this could have been an attempt to set me up," he claimed.
When questioned about his awareness of the accused, Dr. Hebbi stated that he was unfamiliar with her. "Sahana is not known to me. She obtained my number from an Instagram post and contacted me. We had no previous connection. Our conversation lasted approximately five minutes."
"She called me again later to apologize, pleading with me not to report her. When I asked about her motive for such an act, she told me that her mother-in-law had been tormenting her, and she could no longer bear the abuse," he recounted.
Dr. Hebbi is known for his social media presence, creating content related to health and societal issues. He had previously run for a seat in the Karnataka Assembly elections from Vijayapura. "I have faced targeting due to my activism, and I remain uncertain if this was an attempt to implicate me," he commented.
"The police inspector informed me that they are currently tracking and tracing the accused," he stated.
