Belagavi: 34-year-old woman killed by husband, his parents for not bearing children
Belagavi: The death of 34-year-old Renuka Santosh Honakande in Malabadi village, Belagavi, initially believed to be a road accident, has now been revealed as a brutal murder carried out by her own family members, reportedly due to her inability to bear children.
Police investigations revealed that Renuka was killed around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday by her mother-in-law Jayashree Honakande, father-in-law Kamanna Honakande, and husband Santosh Honakande, allegedly because she was unable to bear children, as reported by The New Indian Express on Monday.
After the murder, they tried to mislead authorities by staging the crime scene to resemble a bike accident. Kamanna and Jayashree reportedly took Renuka on a motorbike, pretending it was a casual ride. Near Malabadi village, they allegedly pushed her off the bike, hit her head with a stone, and strangled her using a saree.
To cover up the crime, they wrapped her saree around the bike’s rear wheel and dragged her body for nearly 120 feet to make it appear as though she had died in an accident after falling off the motorcycle, the report added.
The suspicious circumstances surrounding Renuka's death led her relative, Harish Mallikarjun Harali, to lodge a complaint. In response, Athani police initiated an inquiry.
As the investigation unfolded, police discovered strong evidence suggesting the crime was premeditated.
Superintendent of Police Bhimashankar Guled confirmed that Renuka's husband, Santosh, was also involved in instigating the murder. All three main accused—Santosh, Kamanna, and Jayashree—were arrested and are currently in judicial custody.
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Rahul Gandhi to go on two-day Raebareli visit from May 19
Raebareli (UP) (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP from Raebareli Rahul Gandhi will arrive here on May 19 on a two-day visit, a Congress office-bearer said on Monday.
Congress district president of Raebareli Pankaj Tiwari said that on the first day, Gandhi will inaugurate a marriage hall at Thakurain Kheda in Bachhrawan. Subsequently, he will address a public meeting in Khiron. In Lalganj, he will participate in a 'mahila samvaad' programme.
He further said that on May 20, he will meet the public during a 'Janata Darshan' programme at the Bhuyemau Guest House. Following this, he will participate in the unveiling of a statue of Veera Pasi and attend a public meeting in Lodhwari.
He will then depart for Amethi.
In Amethi, Gandhi will hold meetings with party functionaries, workers and senior leaders at the party's district headquarters, Congress district unit chief Pradeep Singhal said on Sunday.
According to political observers, this meeting would form a part of the strategic preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, alongside an organisational review.
Discussions during the meeting are likely to focus on strengthening the party organisation down to the booth level, increasing participation of youth and women workers, and accelerating public outreach campaigns across villages.
According to sources, a large number of party workers -- from Gram Sabha to the district level -- have been invited to attend the meeting.
Gandhi is expected to interact directly with workers.
During the one-day visit, the Congress leader will also travel to Poore Ramdeen Pandit -- the native village of late Congress district president Yogendra Mishra -- to meet his family members.
Mishra, considered a close associate of the Gandhi family, passed away on March 1 following a prolonged illness.
Political activities in the district have intensified ahead of Gandhi's visit, and party workers have already started making arrangements for his reception.
Kishori Lal Sharma, the Congress MP from Amethi, is also holding regular meetings with local leaders and functionaries to review the preparations.
