B'luru: Jilted lover stabs 17-year-old girl near college for avoiding him after parent's disapproval
Bengaluru: A 28-year-old man, identified as Chetan DN, allegedly attacked a 17-year-old pre-university student with a knife near her college in Ramanagara, and subsequently abducted her in an SUV on Monday morning.
The incident unfolded as concerned citizens hurled stones at his vehicle while police rapidly pursued him, ultimately leading to his arrest.
The incident transpired around 9 am, when Chetan DN, a resident of Dalimba village near Sathanur, approached the college where the victim, also from the same village, was studying. The victim's parents had reportedly expressed disapproval of their relationship due to differing castes, and the girl had been avoiding Chetan after their warning.
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Chetan, who worked as an SUV driver at a factory, confronted the girl near her college. When she declined to enter his vehicle, he resorted to attacking her with a knife. The girl suffered injuries on her shoulder, hands, and back, resulting in severe bleeding. Panicked students witnessed the incident and scrambled for safety. Some locals and students tried to intervene, but Chetan forcibly placed her in his SUV and sped away, despite the onlookers throwing stones at his vehicle.
Alerted authorities initiated a police chase, causing Chetan to navigate the town before attempting to evade capture by heading towards Channapatna. With exit routes blocked, he circled back to Ramanagara, ultimately taking the victim to a private hospital in the town. The entire ordeal lasted approximately 45 minutes.
Upon reaching the hospital, Chetan was apprehended by the police. During interrogation, he confessed that he was driven by anger due to the girl's avoidance. Authorities have registered cases of attempted murder and kidnapping against him. The victim remains in critical condition and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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Siddaramaiah urges youth to stay away from divisive forces misusing religion, caste
Davangere (Karnataka), Jan 5: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that divisive forces are misusing religion and caste to disrupt peace in Karnataka and the country, which hampers progress, and called upon the youth to stay away from such harmful influences and safeguard their future.
Speaking after inaugurating the state-level Yuvajanotsava (youth festival) programme here, he emphasised the importance of youth developing a socially responsible outlook.
"When youth grow with social consciousness, they become assets to the nation. To achieve this, they must pursue scientific and rational education, create equal opportunities, and contribute to society's progress," Siddaramaiah said.
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Urging young people to shape their future with a resolve to be assets rather than liabilities to the nation, he said, "The essence of the Constitution must be understood by everyone. It ensures economic, social, and political freedom for all citizens and allows everyone to practice their faith freely. It is because of this Constitution that I could become the chief minister. Protecting the Constitution is our responsibility."
The CM further stressed that "Instead of asking what the nation has done for us, we should reflect on what we have contributed to the nation. Many divisive forces misuse religion and caste to disturb peace and derail progress. Youth must distance themselves from such influences, cultivate humanity, and grow socially responsible. This will help preserve and strengthen democracy."
Highlighting the government's support for unemployed graduates, he said, "We have transferred funds to the accounts of 1.62 lakh young beneficiaries under the Yuva Nidhi scheme and are providing skill training. A budget of Rs 213 crore has been allocated for this. The government is committed to standing firmly with educated unemployed youth."
