Bidar Couple Brutally Killed Over Suspicion of Affair; Child Orphaned

In a horrifying incident in Bidar district’s Basavakaliana taluk, a young couple was brutally murdered near Kohinur Pahad on Tuesday, allegedly driven by suspicions of an illicit relationship. The victims, Raju Kanthappa Kolasoor (28) and his wife Sharada (24), hailed from Jafarawadi village and were on their way to Mumbai when the tragic event unfolded.

The murder is suspected to have been orchestrated by Dattatreya Wale and Tukaram Chitampalle, who reportedly believed that Raju was involved in an illicit affair with Dattatreya’s sister. According to police sources, the couple was deceitfully lured by a phone call, allegedly from the woman in question, and invited to Kohinur Pahad.

Upon arrival, they were taken to a secluded area under the guise of a discussion, where Raju was killed using a machete. Sharada also lost her life during the attack. A case has been filed against the two men and the sister allegedly involved in setting the trap. Investigations are ongoing.

The gruesome crime has shocked the local community and drawn the attention of authorities, with officials including SP Pradeep Gunti, DySP J.S. Nyamagouda, CPI Krishnakumar Patil, and PSI Suvarna Malashetty visiting the crime scene.

The couple leaves behind a three-year-old child, who was found sitting alone near the bodies—an image that has deeply moved both officials and residents alike, highlighting the sheer tragedy and brutality of the crime.

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