Police have arrested four men for allegedly murdering a woman and her son in Akkola village, Belagavi district, after she refused a marriage proposal for her 17-year-old daughter.
Key Details:
- Victims: Mangala Nayak (50) and her son Prajwala Nayak (18).
- Accused: Ravi (30), along with accomplices Santhosh Naik, Lokesh, and Mahadev.
- Incident:
- The accused confronted Mangala at her home on Wednesday night, demanding permission for Ravi to marry her minor daughter.
- When Mangala refused, they attacked her with an iron rod. Her son, Prajwala, tried to intervene but was also killed.
- Aftermath: The gang abducted the minor daughter, but she escaped and sought refuge with relatives.
Arrest and Charges:
The suspects were apprehended on Thursday night. Police have registered a murder case and continue to investigate.
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