19-year-old woman allegedly raped, murdered in Bidar district, three people arrested

A case of rape and murder has been registered after the body of a 19-year-old woman was found with multiple injuries days after she went missing from her home at Gunateerthawadi village in this district of Karnataka, police said on Thursday (September 5, 2024).

Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident which allegedly happened on August 29, they said. She was allegedly killed after being hit on her head with a stone and later her body was dumped in the bushes, police said, adding, they suspect she was sexually assaulted. However, investigators are awaiting medical reports for confirmation.

Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil expressed outrage over the incident.

“Karnataka will bring in some very strong laws to prevent all these kinds of activities,” Mr. Patil said.