Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Karnataka Woman, Lover Arrested for Killing Father Over Property Dispute
A grandfather in India was hurt very badly and died.
His own daughter and her boyfriend are accused of doing it.
The grandfather was a teacher who had retired.
He owned some land and had saved money from his job.
His daughter wanted a share of the property, but he said no.
He also did not like her boyfriend.
They argued about this on a holiday.
That night, police say, the boyfriend and his friend came to the house.
They hurt the grandfather and left his body by the road.
Police arrested the daughter and her boyfriend, and they are still looking for the friend.
A 62-year-old retired teacher, Siddappa Anjutagi, was killed in Vijayapura, Karnataka.
His younger daughter Priyanka, her lover Santosh Sindhe, and friend Gururaj Biradar allegedly carried out the murder.
The killing followed disputes over property and Siddappa's opposition to Priyanka's relationship with Santosh.
Priyanka and Santosh have been arrested; police are searching for Gururaj Biradar.
The body was found dumped by the roadside, and police initially suspected unidentified assailants.
- Who
- Siddappa Anjutagi, a 62-year-old retired teacher, was killed; his daughter Priyanka, her lover Santosh Sindhe, and friend Gururaj Biradar are accused.
- What
- Murder over a property dispute and the father's opposition to his daughter's relationship.
- When
- Around August 15, after an argument on that date.
- Where
- Vijayapura, Karnataka.
- Why
- Disputes over property and Siddappa's refusal to give Priyanka a share, along with his opposition to her relationship with Santosh.
- Victim
- Siddappa Anjutagi
- Victim's age
- 62
- Victim's profession
- Retired teacher
- Location
- Vijayapura, Karnataka
- Arrested
- Priyanka and Santosh Sindhe
- At large
- Gururaj Biradar
- Motive
- Property dispute and opposition to relationship
- Date of argument
- August 15