Mysuru, Oct. 23 -- Wife mixes poisonous seeds into idli batter; strangles husband later with lover's help

A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband by mixing poisonous datura seeds into idli batter and later strangling him to death in Hunsur.

Datura, known as 'Datturi' in Kannada or 'thorn apple' in English, is a highly poisonous plant. Its seeds and flowers contain toxic compounds that can cause severe illness and even death if ingested.

The deceased has been identified as Rama Prasad (35), a resident of Vinoba Colony in Hunsur, Mysuru district. His wife Pavithra, 30 and her alleged lover Sunil, 30, have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.

Rama Prasad, who was reportedly healthy ...