15-year-old girl hacked to death near her school by stalker kin

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November 29, 2018

Bengaluru, Nov 29: A 15-year-old high school student was hacked to death allegedly by her relative near her school after she refused to marry him.

The horrific incident took place in Doddaballapura on Wednesday morning while the girl — a student of standard 10 — was walking to school.

The accused, Naveen V., is a 28-year-old construction labourer. He consumed poison after allegedly attacking the girl with a machete, and is currently being treated in a hospital.

Passers-by, who were witness to the alleged attack, said the girl collapsed before they could intervene. They were able to nab Naveen and alert the police.

According to the police, the incident occurred around 8.45 a.m. “Naveen, armed with a machete, followed the girl and attacked her when she was just a few yards away from the school in Gangadharpur,” said a police officer.

Accused is a relative

Naveen is the brother-in-law of the victim’s eldest sister. “He had asked the girl’s parents for her hand in marriage,” the officer added.

He would allegedly stalk her and even keep watch on her parents. The situation became so bad that the family complained to the village elders who warned Naveen to stay away. “Her parents told him to wait for three years before bringing up the idea of marriage. The girl made it clear that she had no intention of marrying him.”

Naveen has been arrested for murder.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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