Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Man Kills Wife and Toddler with Hammer in Karnataka
A man in Ballari, Karnataka, used a hammer to kill his wife and their 7‑month‑old baby.
The husband, Honnooru Swamy, had fought with his wife for a long time and thought the baby didn’t belong to him.
After the killings, he ran away but later turned himself in.
Police are looking into the case and have taken him into custody.
They are also checking if his mother helped.
The case is still being investigated.
A 28‑year‑old man allegedly killed his wife and 7‑month‑old daughter with a hammer in Ballari, Karnataka.
The victims were identified as Rajeshwari (24) and her daughter Ashbini (also called Ashwini).
The accused, Honnooru Swamy (also known as Honnurappa), fled the scene but later surrendered to police.
Police say the couple had frequent domestic disputes for about a year, and the husband suspected the child was not his.
A murder case has been registered and the accused is in custody; investigations are ongoing.
- Who
- Honnooru Swamy, accused husband; victims Rajeshwari and her daughter Ashbini/Ashwini
- What
- Murder of wife and 7‑month‑old daughter with a hammer
- When
- Thursday night between 8:00‑9:30 pm; reported on Friday
- Where
- Andral area, Ballari taluk, Karnataka, India
- Why
- Domestic dispute; husband suspected child was not his
- Location
- Ballari, Karnataka, India
- Victims
- Rajeshwari (24) and 7‑month‑old daughter Ashbini/Ashwini
- Perpetrator
- Honnooru Swamy (also known as Honnurappa)
- Weapon
- Hammer
- Status
- Accused in custody, investigation ongoing
