Kodagu horror: Man who beheaded SSLC student over proposal rejection arrested; Police recover head from tree
By Vinaykumar Patil | First Published May 10, 2024, 5:03 PM ISTIn Kodagu district, a 16-year-old SSLC student, Meena, was brutally murdered by Prakash Papu after she rejected his marriage proposal. Despite intervention from authorities to prevent the marriage of a minor, Prakash abducted Meena and killed her in front of her family. The investigation aims to bring justice and locate Meena's body.
Authorities in Kodagu district have apprehended a suspect in connection with the brutal beheading of a 16-year-old SSLC student, Meena, from Surlabbi Government High School in Somwar Pete Taluk. Identified as Monnanda Prakash Papu, aged 34, the accused had been evading capture since the ghastly incident.
The gruesome discovery unfolded when police stumbled upon the victim Meena's severed head, carefully placed on a nearby tree. Meena's slippers were also recovered from the scene, further deepening the disturbing nature of the crime. Efforts to locate the remainder of Meena's body were intensified, leading to the recovery of her remains. Authorities meticulously placed the minor's head in a plastic bag, preserving crucial evidence for forensic examination.
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An exhaustive search yielded the accused's head, positioned on the same tree where he had been previously sought. This development raises chilling questions about the motive behind the heinous act.
What was the incident?
The tragic incident occurred when Meena, a 16-year-old SSLC student, fell victim to a brutal murder orchestrated by Prakash. The motive behind this heinous act stemmed from Meena's decision to end their engagement and reject his marriage proposal. This rejection was a result of the intervention of the Women and Child Welfare authorities, who had intervened to prevent the marriage of a minor girl.
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Despite the authorities' intervention, Prakash's anger only intensified. In a shocking act of violence, he forcibly abducted Meena from her home and callously ended her life in the presence of her horrified family.
In response to this gruesome crime, authorities have initiated a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident. Their primary focus is on locating Meena's body and ensuring that those responsible for her tragic death are brought to justice.
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