Karnataka man hacks wife to death for refusing to sleep with him, surrenders to police
Kalaburagi: A 50-year-old man named Shekappa has surrendered to police after allegedly killing his wife for refusing to sleep with him.
Shekappa, a resident of Batgera village in Kalaburagi district’s Sedam taluka, killed his wife Nagamma, whom he suspected of infidelity, on Sunday. According to a police complaint lodged by Nagamma’s mother, Galamma, the couple has three children and frequently engaged in heated arguments. Family members often intervened to mediate between them, as reported by The Indian Express.
After a recent fight, Nagamma had been living with her mother. However, she decided to return to Shekappa's home on September 28 after he promised her that he would not cause any further trouble. A heated argument began that night when Shekappa demanded that Nagamma sleep with him, and she refused. The situation escalated around 12:30 a.m. and Shekappa allegedly attacked Nagamma in the chest with an axe, the publication added.
Following this, Shekappa went to the Sedam police station and surrendered. The police have arrested him under Section 103 (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigations into the case are currently underway.
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Caste census will form basis for future policy decision, says CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the ongoing caste census would form the basis for future policy decisions, asserting that the exercise was crucial to advancing social justice in the state.
Addressing a gathering at the Siddarameshwara Jayanti celebrations here, he said caste enumeration was being carried out for the first time since 1931 and would be followed by deliberations once the report is submitted.
"At present, a caste census (Jaati Sameekshe) is underway. After the report comes, we will discuss it and take necessary decisions," Siddaramaiah said.
He underlined the government’s commitment to equality, stating, "We are committed to social justice. No one should face injustice. Even if not 100 per cent, we will strive to ensure 99 per cent justice."
Referring to measures aimed at addressing intra-caste disparities, the chief minister said the government had already implemented internal reservation based on revised classifications.
"We have gone beyond the Nagamohan Das report and implemented internal reservation… now it has been revised to 5.25 per cent, 5.25 per cent, and 4.5 per cent. This has been approved by the Cabinet," he said.
Siddaramaiah said the broader objective was to ensure equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, while reiterating that policy interventions would be guided by constitutional principles.
"Our objective is equal share and equal life for all," he said.
He also emphasised the role of education in eliminating inequalities, particularly among marginalised communities, and said empowerment was essential to dismantle entrenched caste hierarchies.
"Only when people gain such empowerment can caste divisions be eradicated. Education is essential for this," he added.
The CM said the government would examine demands raised by various communities and take decisions based on feasibility, while ensuring that benefits reached all sections without discrimination.
