Man arrested for murdering two of his children in Shahapur taluk
A man in Karnataka's Yadgir district has been arrested for murdering his two young children following a domestic dispute with his wife. The accused confessed to pushing the children into a canal after a heated argument regarding his suspicions about his wife's character.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the tragic consequences of marital disputes, prompting a police investigation into the motive.
The Gogi Police on Wednesday arrested a man for murdering his two young children by pushing them into a canal near Ganganal village in Shahapur taluk of Yadgir district.
The accused has been identified as Shantappa, native of Kakkasagera village. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the incident took place on Tuesday following a domestic dispute.
The FIR stated that Shantappa frequently quarrelled with his wife, Renuka, after developing suspicions over her character.
On the day of the incident, Shantappa, following a heated argument, left house in Ganganal village with all three of his children, nine-year-old Sanvi, two-year-old Srujan and four-year-old Sanjana.
When Shantappa returned home later that day with only Sanjana, his wife Renuka questioned him about the whereabouts of their other two children.
Shantappa remained silent, but neighbours soon informed her that they were all last seen standing near the canal.
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