Last Updated:December 20, 2025, 13:01 IST The plan, as outlined by the police, involved entering the house under a familiar pretext, assaulting Nagaratna and triggering a gas cylinder explosion to destroy evidence. Police believe that the combination of financial dependence, emotional distress and ongoing domestic conflict pushed Mahesh into planning an extreme act.(Representative image) Marital relationships are often described as partnerships built on trust and mutual respect. However, when conflicts turn into sustained emotional distress and control, the consequences can spiral into violence. A recent case from Mysuru has brought this harsh reality into focus, with police arresting a man accused of plotting the murder of his wife after years of alleged domestic conflict. The accused, Mahesh, a resident of BM Shri Nagar in Mysuru, Karnataka has been taken into custody for allegedly hiring two men to kill his wife, Nagaratna. Police say the plan was premeditated and involved staging the crime as an accident. A marriage marked by tension Mahesh and Nagaratna were married 18 years ago and had been living together in Mysuru. …