Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Karnataka Woman Kills Children, Attempts Suicide
A woman named Roopa in Karnataka, India, allegedly killed her three young children and then tried to kill herself.
She is currently in the hospital.
The police think she might have done this because she was being harassed by her husband and mother-in-law.
The children were found dead in their home, and Roopa was found in a serious condition after drinking diesel.
The police are still investigating what happened.
A 27-year-old woman named Roopa Hanumant Gowdar allegedly killed her three children by hanging them in their home in Karnataka, India.
Roopa then attempted suicide by consuming diesel and is currently undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Bagalkote.
The children, identified as Samruddhi (5), Preetham (4), and Sukshith (2), were found dead inside their house.
Preliminary investigation suggests that Roopa may have taken this extreme step due to alleged harassment by her husband and mother-in-law, following a domestic dispute.
The incident occurred between 10:00 am and 1:30 pm on Sunday, while Roopa's husband was away from home.
- Who
- Roopa Hanumant Gowdar, a 27-year-old woman, and her three children: Samruddhi (5), Preetham (4), and Sukshith (2)
- What
- Roopa allegedly killed her three children by hanging them and then attempted suicide by consuming diesel
- When
- The incident occurred between 10:00 am and 1:30 pm on Sunday
- Where
- Hiremuchchalgudda village in Badami taluk, Bagalkote district, Karnataka
- Why
- Preliminary investigation suggests that Roopa may have taken this extreme step due to alleged harassment by her husband and mother-in-law, following a domestic dispute
- Victim's Name
- Roopa Hanumant Gowdar
- Victim's Age
- 27
- Children's Names
- Samruddhi (5), Preetham (4), Sukshith (2)
- Location
- Hiremuchchalgudda village, Badami taluk, Bagalkote district, Karnataka
- Time of Incident
- Between 10:00 am and 1:30 pm on Sunday
- Husband's Name
- Hanumant
- Reason
- Alleged harassment by husband and mother-in-law
- Current Status
- Roopa is undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Bagalkote
