Bidar: A gruesome tragedy has unfolded in Bidar district, famously known as Karnataka's 'crown jewel.' A young man from Maharashtra was allegedly tied up and mercilessly thrashed with sticks in the name of an extramarital affair, leading to his death. Such barbaric acts, commonly reported in states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, have now reared their head in Karnataka too. A video of the assault has gone viral on social media, igniting widespread fury.
Family's Brutality on Lovers: Victim's Tragic EndVishnu, a resident of Gaunagavan village in Nanded district, Maharashtra, has fallen victim to this horror. For the past year, the 27-year-old had been in an illicit relationship with Pooja, a married woman from Naganapalli village in Chintaki taluk, Bidar district. This affair cost him his life. On October 21, Vishnu arrived at Pooja's home accompanied by two friends. Karur Stampede Tragedy: Vijay to Meet Deceased Families Today!
The family objected vehemently, leading to a heated argument. Pooja's father Ashok and brother Gajanan, along with other relatives, tied Vishnu's hands and feet to a pole and unleashed a savage attack with sticks, beating him indiscriminately. Accusing the family of murdering her son with premeditation, Vishnu's mother Lakshmi has lodged a complaint at Chintaki police station. https://dv7jujfts4bjf.cloudfront.net/Untitled design - 2025-10-24T080142.136.png_2025-10-24T02:32:24.619Z
Counter-Complaint and Arrests: Probe to Uncover TruthClaiming the incident stemmed from suspicions of an extramarital affair, Pooja too has filed a counter-complaint at Chintaki station in defense of her family. Based on available evidence, Chintaki police have arrested Ashok and Gajanan on charges of assault leading to murder. The exact motives behind the youth's killing will emerge from the ongoing investigation. A video of the fatal assault, captured on a mobile phone by an onlooker, has exploded across social media, provoking national outrage. Strict Security Arrangements for Chhath Puja in Bihar: Ensuring Devotees' Safety..!
Upon receiving news of the incident, Chintaki police rushed to the scene and rushed the severely injured Vishnu to a hospital. However, due to critical injuries, he succumbed to his wounds despite medical efforts. The event has triggered intense debates on social media, raising alarms over complications in male-female relationships and the perils of extrajudicial vigilantism. The police department has intensified its probe, promising a full disclosure of the incident's backdrop.