Hampi rape muder case: Court sentences three accused to death
Koppal: Gangavathi session court has sentenced three individuals to death for gangraping two including an Israeli national and murder of a tourist near the Sanapura Canal Bank in Hampi in March last year.
The convicted individuals have been identified as Mallesh alias Handimalla, Sai alias Chaitanyasai and Sharanappa alias Sharanu Basavaraj.
According to police, the crime took place near the Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal in Sanapura, close to Hampi.
On the night of March 6, 2025, the trio allegedly approached the two women, a visiting Israeli tourist and a local homestay operator, along with three male tourists, demanding money.
When refused, the men attacked, pushing the three male tourists into the canal and sexually assaulting the two women. Two of the men managed to swim to safety, while Bibash, a tourist from Odisha, drowned.
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JAMCO to set up product engineering centre in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): JAMCO has announced plans to establish a Product Engineering Centre here, further strengthening Karnataka’s position in the aerospace sector.
The proposed full-fledged centre is expected to significantly enhance the company’s engineering footprint in the State and expand its operations in India’s aviation market, Karnataka Commerce and Industries Department said in a statement on Monday.
“The availability of a vast pool of skilled engineering talent and a well-established aerospace ecosystem has consistently attracted global investments to Karnataka. JAMCO’s decision to invest here is yet another endorsement of this strength,” Industries Commissioner Gunjan Krishna said.
A delegation led by JAMCO’s Chief Operating Officer Sanjeev Sen and Board Chair Kate Schaefer met the Commissioner and discussed details of the proposed investment.
Following the meeting, the Commissioner formally announced the company’s decision to set up its Product Engineering Centre in Bengaluru, according to the release.
The new facility will focus on the end-to-end development of components used in aircraft interiors for global aviation majors, including Boeing and Airbus, among others.
Highlighting the significance of the investment, the Commissioner said, “This investment in Karnataka, aimed at enhancing our capabilities in producing globally certified aerospace products, reflects our long-term commitment to the State. India’s aviation market is expanding at a rapid pace, and Karnataka is playing a significant role in this growth. Through JAMCO’s initiatives, next-generation cabin innovations are being developed, further strengthening the State’s position as one of the world’s leading aerospace engineering hubs.”
Kate Schaefer commended the Government of Karnataka for its continued support and praised the State’s leadership in the aerospace sector, underscoring JAMCO’s confidence in Karnataka’s engineering ecosystem.
