Ballari: Two human skeletons from pre-historic era excavated in Thekkalakote
Ballari: A team from the Hartwick College, New York, has found the skeletal remains of two human beings reportedly from the pre-historic era during a round of excavation at the Gowdramoole Hill in Thekkalakote town of Siraguppa taluk.
The excavation is led by Professor Namitha S Sugandhi, who is also the Deputy Director of the team visiting Thekkalakote.
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The team is said to have found bones last week, while further down, two complete and about 5.5-foot long skeletons were found situated next to each other. The excavators noticed that the skeletons were undamaged and in excellent condition. They also reportedly noticed clear marks of the cremation having been conducted placing stones on the bodies.
In addition, there were pieces of mud pots, remains from the Stone Age and evidence related to weapons used by human beings. The experts have opined that the region might have been used by human beings in either the New Stone Age or the pre-historic era.
Further, they have said that the skeletons might be 3,000 to 5,000 years old, although the exact time period would be confirmed only after a round of carbon dating test.
Deputy Director of the Department of Archaeology and Director of the excavation team R Shejeshwara visited the excavation site and inspected the skeletons dug out. He has also stressed on the need to preserve them in Thekkalakote.
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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
