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Karnataka News: A five-year-old girl was reportedly tortured and killed before being thrown into the Tungabhadra river in Ranebennur taluk, Haveri district. Her body, recovered on August 8, prompted an investigation that uncovered horrifying details of abuse and neglect.

Superintendent of Police Yashodha Vantagodi said the accused, identified as Jyoti and Annappa, both residents of Guddada Anveri, allegedly tortured the child before dumping her in the river. The two were reportedly in a relationship while working at a hotel.

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Jyoti, who is married to Manjunath and has three children, had left her husband and two of the children to live with Annappa. She kept her youngest daughter with her. According to police, Jyoti and Annappa decided to kill the girl after fearing she might reveal their relationship to others in the village.

Officials said the child was tied up and burnt with boiling water. Despite suffering severe burns, she was not taken to a hospital. The accused allegedly kept her at home for two days before deciding to get rid of her. They then threw her alive into the Tungabhadra river.

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On 8 August, the child’s body was recovered in the river under the limits of Guttal police station. Following a complaint filed by Jyoti’s husband, Manjunath, a case was registered at Ranebennur police station against Jyoti and Annappa.

Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.

In separate newsKarnataka Government has fixed a maximum cinema ticket price of Rs 200, excluding taxes, for all films and theatres across the state, except multiplexes with premium facilities of 75 seats or fewer. Effective immediately, the move aims to make movie-going more affordable and support the Kannada film industry. While the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce welcomed the decision, the Karnataka Film Exhibitors Federation criticised the exemption for smaller multiplexes, calling it unfair to single-screen theatres offering premium services.