The incident occurred on Dasara day, when the couple visited Gangothri’s parents’ house for a celebratory lunch. An argument broke out when Santosh criticised the spicy mutton curry and questioned why Gangothri, who avoided mutton at his house, was eating chicken at her parents’ place. Though family members tried to calm them down, the argument deeply upset Gangothri. Meanwhile, Gangothri’s mother, Sharada, accused Santosh of harassing her daughter, which she said led to the suicide. The entire village has been left shocked and heartbroken, lamenting that a couple who fought for years to be together ended their marriage over a petty dispute.