A shocking case of rape and murder of a minor girl, who had come to sell balloons at the Dasara fair in Mysuru, has come to light. The police arrested the accused, Karthik, from Chamarajanagar; he had been released from jail four months ago.
Mysuru: A case of rape and murder of a minor girl, who was selling balloons during the Dasara fair in Mysuru, Karnataka, has emerged. The police arrested the accused, Karthik, from Kollegal in Chamarajanagar. The incident occurred when the girl's mother woke up and found her daughter missing, after which her body was discovered 50 meters away. The accused had previously been jailed for a sexual offense and had been released just four months prior. The police tracked down the accused with the help of CCTV footage and technical evidence.
CCTV Footage Led to Accused's Capture
During the investigation, the police reviewed CCTV footage from the area, which showed the accused, Karthik, taking the girl away. The accused's location was traced with the help of technical evidence. Police stated that after the incident, Karthik fled by bus. He was arrested from Kollegal bus stand in Chamarajanagar district.
Officials said that the arrest of the accused will aid further investigation into the case and clarify whether he committed the act as part of a plan or took advantage of the situation.
Accused's Previous Criminal Record
Police stated that Karthik had previously been jailed for a sexual offense. He was sentenced to two years for attempted rape of a woman in Mandya district. He had been released from jail just four months prior.
The police have begun questioning the accused, and all circumstances of the incident are being investigated. This includes determining whether the accused acted alone or in concert with someone else.
Police Investigation Measures
This incident occurred at a large fair like Dasara, where families and children come to enjoy themselves. The incident has raised serious concerns about security arrangements among both the local administration and the police. Police have intensified checks and patrols in the area to prevent such incidents.
Fear has spread among local residents and families attending the fair. The police have also initiated dialogue with parents regarding safety measures and appealed for special attention to child supervision.
