<p>Bengaluru: A seven-year-old girl was allegedly smothered to death by her stepfather at their house in Kumbalgodu on Friday. The accused, identified as Darshan, (30), an employee at a retail marketplace, is currently absconding.</p><p>The deceased has been identified as Siri, daughter of Shilpa, who was separated from her husband a few years ago and living in Kannika Layout in Kumbalgodu.</p><p>According to police, Shilpa alleged that Darshan frequently punished the child for not behaving politely at home and was also stubborn. Upset over her behaviour, he allegedly assaulted and smothered her to death. The mother who works in an exterior design company had gone for work when the incident occurred. Around 5.30 pm she returned home and Darshan tried to pull her out. Then she found her daughter lying motionless and started screaming. Her husband was absconding. She alerted her neighbors who called 112 to inform the police.</p>.Bengaluru doctor murder: Strong chargesheet soon over murder of surgeon’s wife, says Police Commissioner.<p>Preliminary investigation revealed that Shilpa met Darshan on a social media platform about five months ago and the duo married recently. Efforts are on to nab Darshan who is said to have escaped to his native in Tumakuru.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: A seven-year-old girl was allegedly smothered to death by her stepfather at their house in Kumbalgodu on Friday. The accused, identified as Darshan, (30), an employee at a retail marketplace, is currently absconding.</p><p>The deceased has been identified as Siri, daughter of Shilpa, who was separated from her husband a few years ago and living in Kannika Layout in Kumbalgodu.</p><p>According to police, Shilpa alleged that Darshan frequently punished the child for not behaving politely at home and was also stubborn. Upset over her behaviour, he allegedly assaulted and smothered her to death. The mother who works in an exterior design company had gone for work when the incident occurred. Around 5.30 pm she returned home and Darshan tried to pull her out. Then she found her daughter lying motionless and started screaming. Her husband was absconding. She alerted her neighbors who called 112 to inform the police.</p>.Bengaluru doctor murder: Strong chargesheet soon over murder of surgeon’s wife, says Police Commissioner.<p>Preliminary investigation revealed that Shilpa met Darshan on a social media platform about five months ago and the duo married recently. Efforts are on to nab Darshan who is said to have escaped to his native in Tumakuru.</p>
