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Four arrested for murdering woman and son over marriage proposal rejection

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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