Kalaburagi: Father kills daughter in ‘honour killing’ over inter-caste love
Kalaburagi: A shocking case of honour killing has been reported from Melakunda (B) village in Kalaburagi taluk, where a father allegedly strangled his 18-year-old daughter and set her body on fire for being in love with a man from another caste.
The victim has been identified as Kavita Shankar Kollur (18). Police said the main accused, her father Shankar Kollur, along with two other relatives, is absconding and efforts are on to arrest them.
According to police sources, Kavita was in a relationship with a youngster from another caste in the same village. Despite repeated warnings from her family, she continued the relationship. Enraged over her defiance, the family allegedly murdered her and later attempted to burn the body to destroy evidence.
Investigations revealed that the two communities involved had a history of hostility, and the family feared social disgrace if Kavita’s relationship continued. Police suspect this was the motive behind the killing.
Kalaburagi Police Commissioner Dr. Sharanappa S.D. and senior officials visited the spot and conducted an inquiry. A case has been registered at Farhatabad police station, and further investigation is underway.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
