Karnataka Crime
Karnataka Mother Strangles Newborn Daughter: A Tragic Case of Female Infanticide
Nov 25, 2025 10:09 pm CST
In a shocking case of female infanticide, a mother of four from Karnataka's Belagavi district strangled her newborn daughter to death because she wanted a son. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gender discrimination and female feticide in the region, where authorities have reported multiple cases and established committees to combat this disturbing trend.
Five Men Impersonating ED Officials Rob Gold Traders of Rs 3 Crore Jewelry in Karnataka Heist
Nov 24, 2025 11:11 pm CST
In a shocking incident in Hubballi, Karnataka, five men posing as Enforcement Directorate officials kidnapped two gold traders and stole jewelry worth Rs 3.02 crore along with Rs 2 lakh cash. The robbery follows a similar heist in Bengaluru where fake RBI officials escaped with over Rs 7 crore. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to track down the suspects who used a gray Maruti Ertiga for the crime.
Karnataka Man Kills Friend Over Unpaid Rs 2,000 Debt in Tragic Sickle Attack
Oct 27, 2025 01:30 pm CST
A 30-year-old man in Karnataka was fatally attacked with a sickle by his friend Dayanand Gundloor over an unpaid debt of Rs 2,000. The confrontation escalated from a verbal dispute to deadly violence when the victim, Manjunath Gowdar, failed to repay the borrowed money within the promised timeframe. The assailant surrendered to police immediately after the incident, confessing to the crime.
60-Year-Old Man Attacks Wife With Machete On Busy Karnataka Street: Shocking Video Emerges
Oct 24, 2025 08:35 pm CST
A disturbing incident caught on camera shows a 60-year-old man violently attacking his wife with a machete on a busy road in Karnataka's Vijayapura district. The assault, stemming from a domestic quarrel, ended with both individuals hospitalized and the attacker in police custody. This shocking public display of domestic violence has sparked concerns throughout the region.
Violent Robbery in Bengaluru: Two Arrested After Severing Woman's Fingers During Gold Chain Theft
Oct 18, 2025 02:10 pm CST
Two suspects have been arrested in Bengaluru for a violent robbery where they severed a woman's fingers with a machete while stealing gold jewelry. The incident, captured on CCTV during a Ganesh festival in September, led to a weeks-long investigation before authorities apprehended the criminals with previous offense records and recovered the stolen items.
Engineering Student Arrested for Rape on Bengaluru Campus: Victim Delayed Reporting Due to Fear
Oct 17, 2025 01:29 pm CST
A 21-year-old engineering student in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly raping a fellow student in a campus bathroom. The incident, which occurred on October 10, has sparked political criticism of Karnataka's safety record, with the BJP citing nearly 1,000 sexual assault cases in four months. The accused reportedly contacted the victim after the assault asking if she needed contraception, while police investigation is complicated by the absence of security cameras at the location.
BJP Youth Leader Venkatesh Kuruba Murdered in Karnataka: Police Confirm Revenge Killing
Oct 08, 2025 06:11 pm CST
BJP Yuva Morcha president Venkatesh Kuruba, 31, was brutally murdered in Karnataka's Gangavathi when assailants rammed his motorcycle and attacked him with knives and machetes. Police have classified it as a revenge killing linked to a 2003 case, detaining four suspects while the investigation continues. The attack was captured on CCTV, with witnesses reporting 7-8 attackers involved in the pre-dawn ambush.