Partially charred body of female college student found along NH-48 in Karnataka
Chitradurga (Karnataka), Aug 20 (PTI): The partially charred body of a female college student was found in a field along National Highway-48 here, police said on Wednesday.
The victim, identified as a second-year BA student of a government college who was staying in the girls’ hostel, was discovered by a passerby on Tuesday afternoon, they added.
Police suspect she was "killed and then set on fire."
A senior officer said preliminary investigation indicated the woman had been in a relationship which ended recently.
“Enraged over the breakup, the ex-boyfriend allegedly killed her,” he added.
The student had submitted a leave letter at her hostel on August 14 and did not return. Her mobile phone was switched off, and she could not be traced, prompting her parents to file a missing person complaint.
“A case has been registered, and her ex-boyfriend has been taken into custody for questioning. Legal action will follow based on the investigation,” police said.
Police are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death and whether sexual assault occurred.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
