Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police K. Arun and other senior police officers inspect the scene where a 20-year-old woman was hacked to death at the KSRTC bus stand in B.C. Road, Bantwal taluk, on Thursday.
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The Bantwal Town police on Friday (July 17, 2026) secured Chethan, 22, who allegedly hacked 21-year-old Lavanya to death at B. C. Road KSRTC bus stand on Thursday (July 16, 2026).
The police said that the accused had consumed rat poison and was admitted to a hospital. Further details are awaited.
Published – July 17, 2026 11:50 am IST
