Decomposed body of Bagalkote youth found in Agumbe Ghat; three arrested for murder
Puttur: The Sampya police found a decomposed body of a 22-year-old youth identified as Hanumanthappa, hailing from Bagalkote district's Badami, at Agumbe Ghat on Friday evening. The victim, employed as a tipper driver in an earth movers firm located in Kumbra, was reported missing earlier.
The accused in the murder case have been identified as Shivappa Hanumappa Madara, Manjunath Hanu Mappa Madara, and Durgappa Madara, all residents of Dankashirur village in Badami taluk.
As per the police investigation, the arrested suspects confessed to the killing of Hanumanthappa and disclosed the location where they had disposed of the body. Subsequently, a police operation led to the discovery of the skeletal remains in Agumbe Ghat. The investigation suggests that the youth was kidnapped and murdered on the evening of November 17th.
The Sampya police initiated a case based on a complaint filed by the deceased's mother, detailing her son's disappearance
Further details regarding the motive behind the murder and the events leading to the arrest are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
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CEC orders immediate arrest of those involved in post-poll violence in Bengal: Official
Kolkata (PTI): Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, an official said on Wednesday.
The Election Commission's directive came after two persons were killed in alleged incidents of post-poll violence in the state on Tuesday, besides scores of party offices being ransacked.
The CEC issued instructions to the West Bengal chief secretary, director general of police, Kolkata police commissioner and directors general of central armed police forces, along with all district magistrates, superintendents of police and other officials, to maintain continuous patrolling in sensitive areas, he said.
"Those responsible for inciting violence and carrying out acts of vandalism must be arrested immediately," the official said, quoting the CEC's instruction.
The chief election commissioner also stressed the need for swift and firm enforcement of the law, he added.
This directive came amid concerns over law and order in parts of the state, with the Election Commission closely monitoring the situation, he added.
"We have been asked to remain on high alert and ensure that any attempt to disturb peace is dealt with firmly," a senior police officer said.
The state authorities have intensified vigil across districts, with coordinated efforts between the police and central forces to prevent any untoward incident, he added.
The assembly elections were held in West Bengal in two phases - April 23 and 29. The counting of votes took place on May 4.
The BJP sealed a landslide victory with 207 seats in the 294-member assembly, ending the TMC's uninterrupted 15-year rule in the state.
