A woman and her lover have been accused of murdering her five-year-old daughter in Bengaluru, with the case coming to light nearly three months after the child’s death following a complaint by the girl’s father.

Praveen, a native of Davanagere, had married Bengaluru-based Priyanka in 2007. The couple have two daughters aged 17 and 5.

According to police, Priyanka had reconnected with her college friend Mohan a few years ago, and the two allegedly developed a close relationship before beginning to live together.

Following disputes over the relationship, Priyanka had reportedly insisted on a divorce.

After moving in with Mohan, Priyanka was staying with the younger daughter. 

When questioned about the child’s sudden death on March 24, she allegedly gave varying explanations. 

Suspicion arose after Praveen shared the post-mortem report with a relative who is a doctor working abroad.

Based on observations made after reviewing the report, he suspected foul play and filed a complaint alleging that the child had been assaulted and suffocated to death.

Police have arrested Mohan in connection with the case, while Priyanka is currently absconding.