Belagavi, June 13 -- What was initially believed to be an accidental death has now turned into a sensational murder investigation in Karnataka's Belagavi district. Police have exhumed the body of a former Army man after allegations emerged that he was poisoned by his wife and her alleged lover in a plot linked to insurance money and an illicit relationship.

The victim, Sandeep Manjargi (45) of Ghodageri village in Hukkeri taluk, died in March after being hospitalised following a road accident. Nearly three months later, investigators suspect that his death may not have been accidental.

Police sources said Sandeep was injured while returning from the annual Lakshmidevi fair in Hukkeri and was admitted to a private hospital. During treatm...