Karnataka: In a horrifying incident, a woman was murdered inside a room of an under-construction house in Kanakagiri town of Karnataka's Koppal district. In an attempt to destroy evidence, the accused wrapped her body in a blanket and set it on fire. The incident took place between 7:00 PM and 10:15 PM on June 8.

However, acting swiftly, the police managed to solve the blind murder case and arrest the accused within just 36 hours of registration.

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What Is The Incident?

According to news agency ANI, the deceased has been identified as Dimmulappa Nayak's wife, aged 43, a resident of Karatagi in Gangavathi taluk of Koppal district. She was having an affair with a 30-year-old man from Kushtagi taluk.

On the night of the incident, the accused lured the woman to an under-construction house in Kanakagiri. An argument broke out between them, escalating to the point where the man attacked her with a brick and murdered her. To avoid detection, the accused then covered her body with a blanket, set it on fire, and fled the scene.

Police Solved The Case In 36 Hours

Based on a complaint filed by Sanganegowda Malipatil, the Kanakagiri Police Station registered a case under Crime No. 91/2026, Section 103(1), 238 BNS-2023.

Subsequently, a special team was constituted under the supervision of SP Hemant Kumar A R and included Dy SP GN Naymagouda of Gangavathi sub-division, CPI V Narayana of Kanakagiri Circle, CPI Sudheera Kumar of Karatagi Circle, PSI Umesh of Kanakagiri PS, and staff members.

Using technical investigation and groundwork, the team not only identified the woman but also apprehended the accused. The police also recovered the blanket and other items used in the crime.