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Crime
Police Constable Arrested in Karnataka After Alleged Killing of Girlfriend Near Gokak Falls
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:36 PM
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A Karnataka police constable has been taken into custody following accusations of murdering his girlfriend near Gokak Falls.
On a recent day, a police constable in Karnataka was arrested after authorities alleged that he killed his girlfriend near Gokak Falls, a scenic spot in Belagavi district.
Police reports indicate that the victim was found close to the falls and was identified as the constable’s girlfriend. The officer was taken into custody at the nearest police station.
The Karnataka police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder. Forensic teams are examining the scene and collecting evidence.
The arrest has drawn attention from local residents and the media, with many expressing shock over the incident involving a law‑enforcement officer. The case is expected to be tried under the Indian Penal Code.
Police reports indicate that the victim was found close to the falls and was identified as the constable’s girlfriend. The officer was taken into custody at the nearest police station.
The Karnataka police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder. Forensic teams are examining the scene and collecting evidence.
The arrest has drawn attention from local residents and the media, with many expressing shock over the incident involving a law‑enforcement officer. The case is expected to be tried under the Indian Penal Code.