Ballari Man Kills Wife, Seven-month-old Daughter, Arrested
31 July 2026 4:26 PM IST31 July 2026 4:26 PM IST
He allegedly committed the crime after suspecting his wife's fidelity and questioning the paternity of the infant.
SP Suman D Pennekar and senior officials at the spot | Image Source: By Arrangement
Ballari: A 28-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and their seven-month-old daughter by attacking them with a hammer in Ballari city on Thursday night. He allegedly committed the crime after suspecting his wife's fidelity and questioning the paternity of the infant.
Ballari Superintendent of Police Suman D Pennekar said that the accused, Honnurappa, has been arrested. The victims have been identified as Rajeshwari (24) and Ashwini (7 months). The couple had been married for about six years and had three children.
According to police, the incident took place between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm at the couple's residence in Andral village under the limits of the APMC Yard Police Station. Honnurappa allegedly attacked Rajeshwari and the infant on the head with a hammer while they were inside the house, killing both on the spot.
The case was registered based on a complaint lodged by Rajeshwari’s brother Suresh. Police said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused suspected his wife's character and believed that the younger child was not his biological daughter. This suspicion is said to have driven him to commit the double murder.
A case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. SP said the investigation is progressing and that the charge sheet would be filed at the earliest in an effort to ensure a speedy trial.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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