In Babaleshwar, Vijayapura, police have charged Mallamma with the murder of her husband Shankar, who was stabbed during an incident involving alcohol. The investigation revealed discrepancies, including claims of suicide that were later deemed false, and the case raised family suspicions regarding the murder weapon's absence. Through the complexities of their relationship, it was noted that they had been married for 13 years, leading to questions about the motives and events surrounding the tragic incident.