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On November 25 2025, a horrifying story emerged from Attibele — near Bengaluru — as a woman, only identified as Vidya, accused her husband and father-in-law of slowly poisoning her by injecting mercury into her body. Her final statement, recorded from her hospital bed, has triggered a criminal investigation.
🔹 What Happened
According to the complaint filed at Attibele police station, Vidya alleged that on the night of February 26, 2025, her husband — under the guise of affection — injected her in the right thigh.
She regained consciousness only the next evening and felt severe pain, swelling and discomfort. Over the next days/weeks, her health worsened.
She first visited the government hospital in Attibele on March 7. From there, she was referred to a private hospital (reported as Oxford Hospital), where doctors detected mercury in her body.
After more than a month, she was shifted to Victoria Hospital, where doctors reportedly said the mercury had spread throughout her body, damaging multiple organs, including kidneys. She had to undergo regular dialysis.
Despite prolonged treatment over months, Vidya succumbed to multiple organ failure in November 2025.
🔹 Allegations of Abuse and Harassment
In her dying declaration, Vidya also alleged a long history of abuse, harassment, and confinement by her husband and father-in-law. She claimed she was often called “mad,” locked inside their home, denied visits to relatives, and barred from interacting with others.
She and her husband had a four-year-old child.
🔹 Legal Action Underway
On November 23, 2025, following Vidya’s statement, an FIR was registered at Attibele Police Station. The case was initially registered under the section for attempt to murder (under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — Section 109).
After Vidya’s death, the police upgraded the case to dowry death (a more serious charge), given the history of harassment and alleged motive.
Forensic samples have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for confirmation of mercury poisoning. Until FSL and post-mortem reports finalize, the police have not yet arrested the husband and father-in-law.
🔹 Why This Case Matters
This case has unsettled the public and media because poisoning by injection with mercury is extremely rare — and even harder to imagine in a domestic context. The bizarre method, prolonged suffering, and final death — after months of treatment — have shocked many. The case also underscores broader issues: domestic violence, dowry-related harassment, and the vulnerabilities women face even after marriage.
Because of these aspects, the case has already gained widespread media coverage across major publications, prompting many to demand swift justice and stricter scrutiny on domestic-violence and poisoning-related crimes.
FAQ
Q: Who was the victim?
A: The victim was identified as Vidya (first name only), a resident of Tilaknagar/Attibele, near Bengaluru. She was a mother to a four-year-old child.
Q: What exactly did she allege in her statement to police?
A: Vidya alleged that on the night of February 26, her husband injected mercury into her right thigh while she was asleep. She woke up the next evening with pain and swelling. Later medical tests reportedly detected mercury in her system. She claimed her husband and father-in-law intended to kill her.
Q: What was the medical outcome for her?
A: She underwent treatment — first in Attibele government hospital, then referred to Oxford Hospital, followed by transfer to Victoria Hospital. Doctors reportedly found mercury had spread to multiple organs (including kidneys), she was placed on dialysis, but eventually died in November 2025 due to organ failure.
Q: What legal action has been taken so far?
A: An FIR was registered at Attibele Police Station on November 23 under attempt-to-murder charges. After her death, police upgraded the charges to a dowry death case. Forensic samples have been sent to FSL; arrests are pending based on final FSL and post-mortem reports.
Q: Why is this case unusual?
A: Using mercury — a heavy metal toxin — as a poisoning agent, allegedly via injection, is extremely rare in domestic disputes. The slow progression over months, organ damage, and eventual death make it a chilling and atypical crime. The case raises serious questions about domestic abuse, cruelty, and methodical poisoning.
source credit : Express News Service
Published on : 26TH November
Published by : SARANYA
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