Four of family found murdered in Karnataka; BJP leaders son among deceased

Deceased Karthik is the son of BJP leader Prakash Hadimani. His mother Sunanda is the Gadag-Betageri City Municipal Council vice president.

ByPTI

Published Apr 19, 2024 | 1:14 PMUpdatedApr 19, 2024 | 1:14 PM

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Four people of a family were allegedly found murdered in the district headquarters town of Gadag early on Friday, 19 April.

The incident occurred at around 2.30 am on Friday at Dasara Oni in Gadag town, police said.

The deceased have been identified as Karthik Prakash Bakale (27), Parashuram Hadimani (55), Lakshmi Hadimani (45), Akanksha Hadimani (16).

Karthik is the son of BJP leader Prakash Hadimani. His mother Sunanda is the Gadag-Betageri City Municipal Council vice president.

It is said that Karthik’s marriage was scheduled on 17 April and Hadimani’s family had come to attend the event.

“Investigation is on. We will soon nab the culprits. Probably the criminals gained entry through the open terrace of the building and perpetrated the crime,” Gadag Superintendent of Police Babasaheb Nemgoud told reporters.

Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil visited the bereaved family members and offered his condolence.

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