Man arrested after slapping ex-girlfriend because she ate his food

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is in jail after his ex-girlfriend ate his food.

According to White Sulphur Springs Police Department, on January 19, 2023, they responded to an apartment on Main St.  When officers got to the scene, the victim said she and her ex-boyfriend, Praveen Kunnath, still lived together. They got into an argument because she ate his food.

The girlfriend said she offered to make him something to eat, which angered the man more.  Kunnath allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat and began choking her.  The victim said she slapped him to get loose, and he slapped her in the face.

Kunnath said they did argue over food; the victim slapped him, so he slapped her back.  Police say they could smell alcohol on Kunnath.

Kunnath was charged with domestic battery. He is being held in Southern Regional Jail under a 2,500 dollar bond.