Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Elderly Woman Found Dead in Bag in Karnataka Canal
Lakshmamma was 67 years old and lived in a village in Karnataka.
She left home on October 3 and did not come back.
On Tuesday evening, people found her body in a plastic bag in a canal.
Police identified her and told her family.
Police said early findings suggested she had been murdered before her body was left there.
They are investigating what happened before she disappeared.
They are also checking whether jewellery or someone she knew may be connected to the crime.
The reason for her death is not yet known, and the investigation is continuing.
Police identified the woman as 67-year-old Lakshmamma of Hirehallikoppalu village.
She left home on October 3 and did not return.
Her body was recovered from a plastic bag in the Hemavathi canal near Bettadahalli village on Tuesday evening.
Police said preliminary investigation indicated she was murdered before her body was disposed of.
A murder case has been registered; police are investigating possible motives, including robbery or involvement by someone known to her.
- Who
- Lakshmamma, a 67-year-old woman from Hirehallikoppalu village.
- What
- Her body was found inside a plastic bag in a canal; police said preliminary findings indicated she was murdered before her body was disposed of.
- When
- She left home on October 3; her body was recovered Tuesday evening. The report is dated October 7.
- Where
- In the Hemavathi canal near Bettadahalli village, Arkalgud taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka.
- Why
- The motive has not been established. Police are investigating a possible robbery and whether someone known to her was involved.
Possible robbery
Possible involvement of someone known
Investigative possibilities
Possible robbery
Police are examining whether Lakshmamma was killed for her gold jewellery.
Possible involvement of someone known
Police are also examining whether someone known to her could have been involved; neither possibility has been confirmed.
- Victim
- Lakshmamma, 67
- Last known departure
- She left home on October 3 and did not return.
- Recovery
- Her body was found in a plastic bag in the Hemavathi canal near Bettadahalli village.
- Recovery time
- Tuesday evening
- Location
- Arkalgud taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka
- Police action
- A murder case has been registered.
- Investigation
- Police are investigating her movements and possible motives; the circumstances and motive remain unknown.
