Daijiworld Media Network – Brahmavar

Brahmavar, Sep 12: A shocking incident occurred in Kokkarne, Brahmavar taluk, on Thursday morning when a young woman was brutally stabbed by her lover.

The victim has been identified as Rakshita, aged between 20 and 24, a resident of Poojaribettu, Kokkarne. According to reports, she was on her way to work in Manipal from her home when a man named Karthik Poojary, her neighbour, intercepted her on a bike and attacked her with a knife.

Rakshita

Initial reports stated that Rakshita was killed on the spot. However, police later clarified that she was stabbed for allegedly refusing Karthik’s marriage proposal. She sustained serious injuries and is currently in critical condition, undergoing treatment at KMC Hospital, Manipal.

It is reported that the incident is linked to a love affair, as the victim’s family had objected to her marriage. Following the objection, she is said to have blocked the accused’s phone number for the past two weeks. On the day of her birthday, the accused allegedly attacked her with a knife, inflicting stab wounds to her neck and on both sides of the rib area near the chest.

A complaint has been registered at Brahmavar police station. Superintendent of police Hariram Shankar confirmed the incident and said further investigation is underway.