Crime News

A shocking triple murder case was reported in Kotturu town, Karnataka, where a man named Akshay Kumar allegedly murdered his father, Bhimaraj, his mother, Jayalakshmi, and his sister, Amrutha, at their residence. According to the reported details, the accused allegedly buried the bodies inside the house in an attempt to conceal the crime. To divert suspicion, he reportedly filed a missing persons complaint in Bengaluru, creating the impression that his family members had disappeared. However, suspicions arose during the investigation, and the accused was questioned by authorities. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to the murders. Financial stress allegedly linked to online betting was cited as a possible motive behind the crime. The incident shocked the local community and highlighted the devastating consequences that criminal behaviour and financial pressures can have on families. The case also underlined the importance of police investigation in uncovering concealed crimes and establishing the circumstances surrounding suspicious disappearances.

Vijayanagara district police uncovered a shocking murder conspiracy involving a six-member gang that allegedly killed a physically challenged man named Gangadhar to fraudulently claim life insurance benefits worth ₹5.2 crore. According to the reported case details, the accused planned to disguise the murder as a road accident to make the death appear accidental and support their insurance claim. As part of the alleged conspiracy, a woman reportedly posed as Gangadhar’s wife to establish a false relationship and facilitate the fraudulent claim. The case came to light following a police investigation into the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Investigators uncovered evidence pointing to an alleged premeditated murder linked to financial gain. The police subsequently exposed the involvement of the six-member gang and their alleged plan to deceive insurance authorities. The case highlights the serious consequences of insurance fraud, the misuse of life insurance policies for criminal purposes, and the importance of thorough investigations into suspicious deaths and insurance claims.

A shocking murder case was reported in March 2026 in the Harapanahalli area of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, where a man allegedly murdered his elder brother over a property dispute. According to reports, the accused used a weapon to attack his brother and later, with the assistance of an accomplice, attempted to make the death appear to be a fatal motorcycle accident. However, the victim’s mother noticed suspicious injuries on his head, face, and chest that appeared inconsistent with a road accident. Suspecting foul play, she approached the police and lodged a complaint, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her son’s death. District police, under the leadership of Superintendent of Police S. Jahnavi, examined the evidence and investigated the case. The police reportedly solved the murder within 24 hours, uncovering the alleged property dispute and the attempt to disguise the crime as an accident. The incident highlights the importance of timely reporting and effective police investigation in criminal cases.

A 38-year-old construction worker, Khaleelulla, originally from Mahabubnagar, died in police custody at Hagaribommanahalli Police Station in Karnataka’s Vijayanagara district in August 2026. He was reportedly brought to the station around 1:30 AM following a domestic dispute complaint filed by his wife. His family alleged that he was severely assaulted while in custody, resulting in his death. Head Constable Ittigi Raghavendra and Constable Venkatesh were arrested and booked in connection with the case on charges including murder and causing hurt. The Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority also initiated a suo motu inquiry into the incident, seeking accountability and further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the custodial death.