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Crime
Karnataka Man Calls Mother‑In‑Law ‘I’ve Killed Your Daughter’ Before Surrendering at Police Station
✍️ News18
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:32 AM
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A man in Karnataka phoned his mother‑in‑law, allegedly confessing to killing her daughter, and then turned himself in at a local police station.
A resident of Karnataka placed a phone call to his mother‑in‑law in which he reportedly said, “I have killed your daughter.” The conversation was recorded by the recipient, who immediately alerted authorities. Shortly after the call, the man arrived at the nearest police station and voluntarily surrendered, presenting himself before the investigating officers.
Police officials confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody for questioning. They have opened a homicide investigation and are collecting forensic evidence, statements from family members and any available CCTV footage from the area.
The police have not disclosed the identity of the victim or the exact location of the alleged crime, citing ongoing investigative procedures. The case is being handled under the Karnataka Criminal Procedure Code, and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
The mother‑in‑law’s decision to involve law enforcement promptly is being highlighted as a key factor that led to the suspect’s surrender, potentially preventing further escalation.
Authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward to aid the investigation.
Police officials confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody for questioning. They have opened a homicide investigation and are collecting forensic evidence, statements from family members and any available CCTV footage from the area.
The police have not disclosed the identity of the victim or the exact location of the alleged crime, citing ongoing investigative procedures. The case is being handled under the Karnataka Criminal Procedure Code, and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
The mother‑in‑law’s decision to involve law enforcement promptly is being highlighted as a key factor that led to the suspect’s surrender, potentially preventing further escalation.
Authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward to aid the investigation.