BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based Kannada publisher and writer, Asha Raghu (46), was found dead at her residence in Malleswaram police station limits on Saturday. Raghu was a noted novelist who authored several acclaimed works, including Aavarta, Gata, Maaye and Chittranga. She had also worked in the television industry as a dialogue writer and assistant director. Her husband, K C Raghu, passed away two years ago, and it is suspected that she may have been battling depression. A case of unnatural death has been registered at the Malleswaram police station.

Source: Indian Express January 11, 2026 03:31 UTC