Woman killed by husband over suspected infidelity

 

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By Sumesh Rajan | February 22, 2026


Ramanagara, Karnataka, INDIA: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband, who smashed her head with a stone after suspecting her fidelity, police said on Saturday February 21.


The incident took place in Kullegowdanapalya village under the jurisdiction of Kaggalipura police station. The deceased has been identified as Sinchana (21), while the accused is her husband, Renukaiah.


According to the police, the couple frequently quarrelled as Renukaiah reportedly harboured suspicions about his wife’s fidelity. On Friday February 20, after consuming alcohol, he allegedly picked up a fight with her. In a fit of rage, he is said to have lifted a stone lying in front of their house and struck her on the head, killing her on the spot.


Following the incident, the accused fled from the scene.


On receiving information, the Kaggalipura police rushed to the spot, conducted a preliminary inspection, and shifted the body for post-mortem examination.


A case has been registered, and efforts are under way to trace and arrest the accused,

 police added.

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