Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Brothers Exhume Mother's Body Seeking Murder Probe
In a shocking incident, two brothers in Karnataka dug up their mother's body nearly 79 days after her burial and carried it on a motorcycle to a hospital.
They allege that their mother was murdered and that the initial post-mortem examination was conducted hastily to cover up the crime.
The brothers claim that the police failed to adequately investigate their complaint and have been seeking a fresh investigation.
The police have registered an FIR against the brothers for exhuming the body without prior approval and are now examining the circumstances surrounding the death and the allegations made by the sons.
The body is currently kept at Davangere District Hospital mortuary, and DNA testing has been initiated.
Two brothers exhumed their mother's decomposed body nearly 79 days after her burial and carried it on a motorcycle to a hospital.
The brothers allege that their mother was murdered and that the initial post-mortem examination was conducted hastily to cover up the crime.
The brothers claim that the police failed to adequately investigate their complaint and have been seeking a fresh investigation and a second post-mortem examination.
The police have registered an FIR against the brothers for exhuming the body without prior approval and are now examining the circumstances surrounding the death and the allegations made by the sons.
The body is currently kept at Davangere District Hospital mortuary, and DNA testing has been initiated.
- Who
- Manjunath and Venkatesh (sons of Eeramma), Eeramma (victim), Kariyappa, Bhadra, Shakunthala, and others (alleged murderers)
- What
- Exhumation of Eeramma's body and allegations of murder
- When
- Initial incident on April 29, exhumation on June 17
- Where
- Adapur village, Harihar taluk, Davangere district, Karnataka
- Why
- Brothers allege murder and seek a fresh investigation and second post-mortem examination
Brothers' Allegations
Police and Initial Investigation
Cause of Death
Brothers' Allegations
The brothers allege that their mother was murdered and that the initial post-mortem examination was conducted hastily to cover up the crime.
Police and Initial Investigation
The initial post-mortem examination concluded that the death was a case of suicide.
Investigation
Brothers' Allegations
The brothers claim that the police failed to adequately investigate their complaint and have been seeking a fresh investigation and a second post-mortem examination.
Police and Initial Investigation
The police have registered an FIR against the brothers for exhuming the body without prior approval and are now examining the circumstances surrounding the death and the allegations made by the sons.
- Location
- Adapur village, Harihar taluk, Davangere district, Karnataka
- Date of Incident
- April 29 (initial incident), June 17 (exhumation)
- Victim
- Eeramma (58)
- Accused
- Manjunath and Venkatesh (sons of Eeramma)
- Alleged Murderers
- Kariyappa, Bhadra, Shakunthala, and others
- Current Status
- Body kept at Davangere District Hospital mortuary; DNA testing initiated; further investigation underway
