Karthik Raj murder: Victim’s sister, her boyfriend, his younger brother arrested

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April 29, 2017

Mangaluru, Apr 29: The murder case of engineering graduate Karthik Raj has finally been cracked as the Mangaluru CCB police arrested three persons including the victim’s own sister.

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The killer trio: Kavyashree, Gautham and Gauvrav

Karthik Raj, a resident of Sudarshan Nagar in Pajeer was murdered during his jogging routine on October 22, 2016 near Asaigoli under the limits of Konaje police station.

BJP and other saffron groups had not only staged several protests in connection with the murder but also had made apparent attempts to give communal tinge to the case. On January 1, local BJP M P Nalink Kumar Kateel had threatened to arson his district if the police failed to catch the accused.

However, after a prolonged investigation, the police on Friday arrested victim’s sister Kavyashree, her boyfriend Gautham (26) and his younger brother Gaurav (19), both residents of Pandith House. According to reliable sources, a senior police officer, who was part of the investigation in this sensational murder case in the beginning, is a relative of Karthik Raj and Kavyashree.

Kavyashree’s fight with husband and new love

It is learnt that Karthik Raj had spent huge money for the grand wedding of her sister Kavyashree with an NRI. Her husband is currently working in United Arab Emirates. However, Kavyashree decided to divorce him as they often used to fight with each other. Karthik Raj had tried his best to convince her sister not to separate from her husband but in vain.

Mangaluru city police commissioner M Chandra Sekhar, who announced the arrests on Saturday told media persons that Kavyashree and Gautham became friends after she got a job in Kanachur Hospital. The friendship led to love and this had irked Karthik Raj, who took her sister to task.

She hired boyfriend to attack her brother

Annoyed by the elder brother’s opposition to her new love, Kavyashree hired her boyfriend Gautham to attack him. However, during interrogation she reportedly told police that she had asked Gautham only to brutally attack Karthik Raj and not to kill him.

Gutham, who building a house at Kondana, seized the opportunity to extract money from Kavyashree. He had demanded Rs 5 lakh from Kavyashree to hire a person to attack her brother and she had promised to pay the same. However, instead of hiring others, Gautham sought the help of his own brother Gaurav to execute the plan. The duo followed Karthik Raj on a motorbike and attacked him with rod on the road. Initially it appeared to be a case of road accident. However, post-mortem report had confirmed that it was a case of murder.

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November 14,2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday backed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his claim that the BJP had offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs in an attempt to "topple" the state government.

Addressing reporters here, Shivakumar, also the Congress state president, said, “The BJP indeed lured 50 Congress MLAs with Rs 50 crore each.”

He defended Siddaramaiah’s statement and said the Congress MLAs were briefed about the BJP’s alleged 'Operation Lotus', a term used to describe the BJP's attempts to destabilise ruling governments through horse-trading.

“Some of our MLAs informed the Chief Minister about this matter, and he, in turn, shared it with the media,” Shivakumar said.

At an event in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah reiterated the claim that "none of the Congress MLAs had accepted the offer".

He also accused the BJP of filing false cases against him in a bid to "remove him and overthrow his government".

The BJP has yet to respond to the allegations.

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November 17,2024

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Mangaluru: A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday, November 17, at Vazco Resort (VAZCO), situated at Battappadi Cross Road in Someshwara on the outskirts of the city, when three young women drowned in the resort’s swimming pool. 

Disturbingly, an iPhone recording and CCTV footage captured their final moments, providing insights into the heartbreaking accident.

According to City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal, the tragedy occurred at approximately 10:05 AM. The victims were identified as:

Keerthana N (21) from Devaraj Mohalla, Hebbal Second Stage, Vijayanagar Post.
Nishitha M.D (21) from 4th Cross, Kuribarahalli, Mysuru.
Parvathi S (20) from Ramanuja Road, K.R. Mohalla, Mysuru.

Sequence of Events

The three women had checked into Room No. 2 of the resort on the morning of November 16 and stayed overnight. On Sunday morning, around 10 AM, they entered the swimming pool to play. Reports suggest that they placed their clothes poolside and set an iPhone to record the activity.

Initial findings indicate one woman slipped underwater and began to struggle. When the second attempted a rescue, she too drowned, followed by the third woman. Within minutes, the tragedy claimed all three lives. CCTV footage from the resort corroborates the sequence, showing the young women struggling before succumbing to the water.

Investigation Underway

The resort staff discovered the lifeless bodies and immediately raised the alarm. Ullal Police Inspector H N Balakrishna and his team are conducting an investigation. Preliminary reports suggest the women were non-swimmers, and the lack of safety measures contributed to the tragedy.

The resort is owned by Manohar, as per police records. While the formal case is yet to be registered, the incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols at resorts offering pool facilities.

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November 25,2024

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the Hindu Religious Endowment Department to submit a proposal for constructing a gold chariot for the presiding deity of the state, Chamundeshwari, official sources said on Monday.

The directive follows a request from Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Dinesh Gooligowda, who highlighted the historical and cultural significance of the Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, which dates back to the 12th century AD.

Gooligowda noted that the existing wooden chariot, donated by devotees from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has deteriorated over time.

“Devotees have expressed their desire to organise a ‘rathotsava’ using a gold chariot for Goddess Chamundeshwari. This proposal has been under consideration for some time, with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore,” the MLC said.

He emphasised that the government’s financial involvement would not be required, as devotees are willing to contribute towards making the chariot a reality.

Gooligowda proposed a deadline for the 2025 Dasara festival for the completion of the chariot, ensuring it is ready for the grand procession featuring the idol of Chamundeshwari.

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