Police: 4 held for killing lady, son in Belagavi | Newest Information India

Belagavi district extra superintendent of police RB Basargi stated that the victims, Mangala Nayak (50) and her son Prajwala Nayak (18), had been killed on Wednesday night time in all probability as a revenge after the lady rejected a wedding proposal from the primary accused.

He stated: “The prime suspect, Ravi (30), had been in love with Mangala’s 17-year-old daughter for over a yr and had been pressuring Mangala to permit them to marry. Nevertheless, Mangala constantly rejected the proposal and warned Ravi to cease contacting her daughter. Angered by her refusal, Ravi and three accomplices—Santhosh Naik, Lokesh, and Mahadev — are accused of killing each Mangala and her son.”

The officer stated that the incident passed off at round 9.45 pm on Wednesday when Ravi and his associates went to the victims’ residence, armed with weapons. “Mangala and her son had been watching TV on the time. The accused started quarrelling with Mangala, demanding her to permit the wedding. When she rejected the proposal once more and requested them to depart, they attacked her with an iron rod. Prajwala tried to intervene and defend his mom, however was additionally assaulted, leading to each their deaths on the scene,” he stated.

He additional stated that after the homicide, the gang kidnapped the minor daughter, desiring to take her with them. Nevertheless, she managed to flee and fled to her family’ home. The accused had been absconding for the reason that incident.

“Police managed to trace them down and arrested all 4 suspects from their hideouts on Thursday night time. The Nippani police have registered a case below Part 103 of the BNS (homicide) and are persevering with their investigation,” he added.