Bengaluru Actress Manjula Stabbed by Husband Amid Ongoing Marital Issues

Incident Details
Manjula, a 31-year-old television actress known as 'Shruthi', was brutally attacked by her husband, Amresh HS, aged 49, at their home in Hanumanthnagar. The assault occurred on July 4, between 11:30 AM and noon, during which Manjula sustained severe injuries to her chest, thigh, and neck. She was promptly taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.
Background of Domestic Strife
The couple, married for two decades, has faced significant challenges in their relationship, marked by frequent disputes and incidents of violence over the past 15 years. Earlier this year, in April, Manjula had filed a complaint against Amresh and temporarily relocated to her brother's residence. Recently, Amresh had sought reconciliation, expressing remorse and claiming to have changed his behavior.
Details of the Attack
On the day of the attack, while their daughters were at college, Amresh first used pepper spray on Manjula before launching a knife assault. Neighbors, alerted by Manjula's cries for help, quickly intervened and apprehended Amresh.