Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Belagavi Woman Allegedly Killed by Husband After Seeking Divorce
Police say 31-year-old Lakshmi Madamageri was killed in Belagavi district on Tuesday.
Her husband, Raju Madamageri, allegedly hit her with a stone and ran away.
Police say the couple had married about five years ago after falling in love.
They later developed differences, and Lakshmi had reportedly asked for a divorce.
Police allege Raju took her from work by saying he would take her home.
Bailahongala police are searching for him, and an investigation is continuing.
The article also mentions other alleged killings of women connected to divorce or marriage disputes in Karnataka.
Those cases involved Bhuvaneshwari in Bengaluru, Ranjita in Yellapur and Chaitra in Hassan district.
Lakshmi Madamageri, 31, was allegedly killed by her husband in Amaturu village, Belagavi district, on Tuesday.
Police allege Raju Madamageri attacked Lakshmi with a stone after taking her from work and then fled.
The couple had married about five years ago after falling in love but later developed differences, police said.
Lakshmi had reportedly sought a divorce, and Bailahongala police have registered a case and begun searching for Raju.
The article cites similar alleged killings in Karnataka involving Bhuvaneshwari, Ranjita and Chaitra in 2022, 2025 and 2026.
- Who
- Lakshmi Madamageri, 31, was allegedly killed; police are seeking her husband, Raju Madamageri.
- What
- Lakshmi was allegedly attacked with a stone and killed.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Where
- Amaturu village in Bailahongala taluk, Belagavi district, Karnataka.
- Why
- Police say the couple had marital differences and Lakshmi had reportedly sought a divorce.
- Deceased
- Lakshmi Madamageri, 31
- Accused
- Her husband, Raju Madamageri
- Location
- Amaturu village, Bailahongala taluk, Belagavi district
- Alleged weapon
- Stone
- Relationship history
- The couple married about five years ago after falling in love
- Police action
- Bailahongala police registered a case and launched a search for Raju
- Related cases cited
- The article references alleged killings involving Bhuvaneshwari, Ranjita and Chaitra in Karnataka