A missing person case from Karnataka that had earlier seen little progress has now been reopened and solved, revealing a suspected case of honour killing. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged murder of a woman identified as Satyavva, a resident of Belagavi district.
According to investigators, Satyavva was married to a man named Santosh but was involved in an extramarital relationship with another individual, Krishna. Earlier this year, she had reportedly eloped with Krishna, and the two began living together. This development is believed to have caused tension within her family.
Police stated that on March 13, Satyavva was located by her relatives, who then took her to Maharashtra. During this period, family members allegedly attempted to persuade her to end her relationship, reportedly citing caste differences and social concerns. However, she refused to comply and expressed her intention to continue living with Krishna.
Investigators believe that her refusal was perceived by the family as bringing dishonour, which escalated the situation. On March 21, her uncle Prakash Bhimappa Helavar, her brother Shanur Sadashiv Helavar, and her brother-in-law Morabad Kallappa Mayappa Helavi allegedly forced her to consume poison. The incident is said to have taken place in Sangli district of Maharashtra.
Following her death, the accused allegedly cremated her body at a local cremation ground in an attempt to eliminate evidence. The case came to light after Krishna filed a missing person complaint at a police station in Belagavi, prompting authorities to re-examine the circumstances.
Although the investigation initially stalled, it was later revived and pursued in detail by Inspector Javed Mushapure. A significant breakthrough occurred when the police were able to gain the trust of the victim’s mother, who eventually disclosed key details about the incident, helping investigators piece together the sequence of events.
Based on the findings, the three accused were arrested. Authorities have confirmed that further investigation is ongoing to establish all aspects of the case and gather additional evidence.
