Archive · 27 May 2025
Doctor Murdered by In-Laws Over Infertility, Husband Instigated
A doctor in Karnataka was allegedly murdered by her in-laws at the behest of her husband.
The motive was her inability to conceive, leading to domestic disputes.
The in-laws initially tried to make it look like an accident, but the police discovered it was premeditated.
The husband had remarried while still married to the victim.
The in-laws confessed and are now in jail with the husband.
The victim's family also alleged dowry harassment.
A doctor was allegedly murdered by her parents-in-law in Karnataka.
The motive was her inability to conceive and ensuing disputes.
The in-laws staged the murder to appear as an accident, but were caught.
The husband instigated the murder and had remarried.
The victim's family alleged dowry harassment.
- Who
- Dr. Renuka Honakande was murdered. Her in-laws Jayashree and Kamanna Honakande committed the murder, instigated by their son Santosh Honakande.
- What
- Dr. Renuka Honakande was murdered by her in-laws.
- When
- May 18, 2025, the murder took place. The case was registered on May 27, 2025.
- Where
- The murder occurred in Belagavi district, Karnataka.
- Why
- The motive was the victim's inability to conceive, causing domestic disputes and harassment. The husband had remarried, possibly triggering the murder.
Victim's Family's Perspective
In-Laws' Perspective
Cause of death
Victim's Family's Perspective
Victim's inability to conceive
In-Laws' Perspective
Details of murder and circumstances leading to it.
- Victim's Age
- 30
- Location of Murder
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Year of Marriage
- 2020
- Nature of Crime
- Premeditated murder
- Location of Confinement
- Hindalga jail