Man murders wife near Bhalki in Karnataka, arrested
Man murders wife near Bhalki in Karnataka, arrested

Husband arrested for murdering wife near Bhalki

A man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife near Bhalki in Karnataka’s Bidar district. The incident occurred on June 25, 2026, when the accused took his wife to a temple and later assaulted her in a forest area.

Details of the incident

The couple, identified as accused Biradar and victim Sanjana, were married two years ago and lived in Shivnagar. On June 25, Biradar took Sanjana to the Shani temple at Khanapur. While returning, he allegedly assaulted her with a rod at Gayamukha forest area, leading to her death.

Arrest and investigation

Police arrested Biradar after a complaint was filed. The body was recovered from the forest. According to police, the motive is under investigation. No further details have been released.

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