Crime
Killed over complexion? 3 months after child's murder, Bengaluru lawyer, her lover visited IVF centre to give egg sample
Bengaluru police are investigating the murder of a six-year-old girl, with new developments indicating that her mother, Priyanka P, and her partner, Mohan MG, had initiated In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures prior to the child's death. Priyanka was arrested after a week-long search, during which she changed locations multiple times. The investigation has revealed that Mohan allegedly confessed to the murder, and police are exploring potential motives, including Priyanka's dissatisfaction with her daughter's complexion.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Murdered over skin colour? Bengaluru girl Vennela's death probe takes chilling turn; mother nabbed from farm house
The investigation into the death of five-year-old Vennela in Bengaluru has led to the arrest of her mother, Priyanka, who was apprehended at a farmhouse in Sakleshpur. Priyanka's live-in partner, Mohan, the prime suspect, had previously confessed to assaulting and smothering the child. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the child's death and whether Priyanka was involved in the alleged crime, with reports suggesting potential motives related to dissatisfaction with the child's appearance.
Times of India - Bengaluru
Local·3d ago
SIR: Migration, logical discrepancies likely to result in up to 12% voter deletions, claim political groups in Karnataka
Political groups in Karnataka estimate that up to 12% of voters may be deleted during the ongoing electoral roll revision due to migration and discrepancies in documentation. The Greater Bengaluru Authority reported that 28% of electors could not be mapped, raising concerns about the verification process and the potential for arbitrary scrutiny under the category of 'logical discrepancies.' The Election Commission is set to freeze the electoral rolls on June 16, after which all pending applications will be processed.
The Hindu - Bengaluru · The Hindu - India · The Hindu - Karnataka
