Mother-daughter murder case in Hiriyadka: Court awards life sentence to accused
Udupi: The Second Additional District and Sessions Court in Udupi has sentenced a man to life imprisonment in connection with the 2022 murder of a woman and her daughter at Athradi Madaga under Hiriyadka police station limits.
The convicted person has been identified as Harish R. alias Ganesh (33), a resident of Bommanakatte in Bhadravathi, Shivamogga district.
According to the prosecution, Cheluvi (30), originally from Tamil Nadu, had married Subrahmanya of Manchi around 15 years ago. She was later living separately from her husband.
During that period, she had worked in Manipal, where she came in contact with a man named Rashid and reportedly lived with him for some time.
Later, Cheluvi returned to her mother’s house at Athradi Madaga along with her children, Pritam and Priya, and was residing in a nearby shed.
Police said Harish, who was a distant relative of Cheluvi, used to visit the house often and had been pressuring her to marry him. Police also stated that he suspected Cheluvi was speaking to other men over the phone.
According to police, on the night of May 8, 2022, when Cheluvi and her daughter Priya were alone at home, the accused entered the house and allegedly strangled both of them with a shawl while they were asleep.
Police said the child was also killed as the accused feared she could become a witness in the case.
A case was registered at Hiriyadka Police Station, and the investigation was conducted by then Brahmavara Circle Inspector Ananthapadmanabha.
After completion of the trial, the court found the accused guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000.
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Three private doctors arrested in illegal scanning case involving 31 minor pregnant girls in KR Pet
Mandya: Police on Tuesday arrested three private doctors in connection with a case involving alleged illegal scanning of 31 minor pregnant girls at a private diagnostic centre in KR Pet. The accused were later remanded to judicial custody.
The arrested doctors have been identified as Dr. Divyachetan of Chetana Maternity Centre, Dr. Harshit of Navi Diagnostic Centre, and Dr. Harish of Kushal Diagnostic Centre.
Police said Priyanka, a gynaecologist attached to a government hospital, is absconding and efforts are under way to trace her.
The case came to light after Karnataka Lokayukta Police recently conducted raids, during which illegal sex determination tests on minor pregnant girls were allegedly detected at two diagnostic centres in KR Pet town.
Following the raids, District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Mohan, Deputy Director of the Women and Child Development Department P.S. Asha, and District Child Protection Officer Rashmi inspected several diagnostic centres and filed cases at KR Pet Town and Rural police stations.
According to the allegations, Navi Diagnostic Centre conducted scans on 24 minor pregnant girls, including 19 cases in 2024 and five in 2025. Kushal Diagnostic Centre is accused of conducting scans on seven minor pregnant girls.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar has directed taluk vigilance committees to inspect all 63 ultrasound scanning centres in the district and submit reports within 10 days.
Officials said the Tahsildar of each taluk has been appointed chairperson of the respective committee.
