Partially charred body of female college student found along NH-48 in Karnataka
Chitradurga (Karnataka), Aug 20 (PTI): The partially charred body of a female college student was found in a field along National Highway-48 here, police said on Wednesday.
The victim, identified as a second-year BA student of a government college who was staying in the girls’ hostel, was discovered by a passerby on Tuesday afternoon, they added.
Police suspect she was "killed and then set on fire."
A senior officer said preliminary investigation indicated the woman had been in a relationship which ended recently.
“Enraged over the breakup, the ex-boyfriend allegedly killed her,” he added.
The student had submitted a leave letter at her hostel on August 14 and did not return. Her mobile phone was switched off, and she could not be traced, prompting her parents to file a missing person complaint.
“A case has been registered, and her ex-boyfriend has been taken into custody for questioning. Legal action will follow based on the investigation,” police said.
Police are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death and whether sexual assault occurred.
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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.
