KASARGOD: The relatives of the journalist, who committed suicide in Bengaluru, came to the fore levelling serious allegations against her husband. N Shruthi (36) of Kasargod, was found hanging at her flat in Bengaluru. She was a reporter of Reuters.

Her husband Aneesh Koyadan, a native of Thaliparambu, used to harass her mentally and physically, alleged her relatives. Her brother said that Aneesh tried to kill her by giving her wine mixed with drugs and used to smother her with a pillow.

Her family said that he committed all this brutal act for money. Aneesh didn’t even permit her to call her family. He installed a camera at home to observe her and also a voice recorder.

Her brother said that he had previously bitten Shruti's body and injured her seriously. Aneesh suspected that Shruti gave her salary to her family. She revealed about the brutal harassment after four years of marriage.