Mandya: In a chilling and appalling incident unfolding in Adichunchanagiri of Nagamangala taluk, a woman and her two-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter fell victim to a heinous crime. Their bodies were dismembered, stuffed into a bag, and discarded into a lakein Mandya, shocking the local community.
The victims, identified as Jayamma (46) from Kalkere village, Kadur taluk of Chikkamagaluru district, and her granddaughter Rishika, met a tragic end at the hands of unknown assailants. The grim saga began on March 12 when Jayamma set out on a journey, accompanied by her granddaughter, claiming she was to collect money owed to her by an individual from Adichunchanagiri. However, they failed to return home, raising concerns among family members. Jayamma’s son, Praveen, eventually filed a missing persons report with the Ajjapur police station as Jayamma’s mobile phone remained unresponsive.
The devastating truth emerged on March 18 when a chilling phone call shattered Praveen’s world. A voice on the other end callously admitted to the ghastly crime, revealing that Jayamma and Rishika had been murdered, their remains crudely bundled into a bag, and dumped into a lake near Adichunchanagiri. With the aid of law enforcement, Praveen rushed to the scene, where police discovered the decomposed bodies.
The gruesome discovery prompted immediate action from authorities, with District Superintendent of Police N. Yatish, ASP Thimmaiah, and CPI BR. Gowda leading the investigation. Post-mortem examinations were conducted at Adichunchanagiri Hospital, confirming the horrific fate suffered by Jayamma and Rishika.
As the community grapples with the enormity of the tragedy, the police have launched a relentless pursuit of justice, registering a case at the Bellur police station and intensifying efforts to apprehend the perpetrators.
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