Kannada publisher and writer Asha Raghu (46) was found dead at her residence in Malleshwaram on Saturday (January 10, 2026), the police said.
When there was no response from inside her room, the family members broke open the door and found her dead, the police said.
She is survived by a daughter. Her husband, K.C. Raghu, had passed away two years ago. Following his death, Asha was reportedly suffering from depression, police added.
Kannada publisher and writer Asha Raghu. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
A case of unnatural death has been registered and further investigation is underway. After the post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to the family, Malleswaram police said.
