Overview

• Police say 32-year-old Rekha was attacked near the Sunkadakatte bus stand on Magadi Road on Monday, September 22.
• The victim sustained about 11 stab wounds, and bystanders who tried to intervene were threatened with a knife.
• A murder case has been registered at Kamakshipalya police station, and the accused, Lohitashwa, is in custody after surrendering.
• The couple married three months ago in a second marriage for both; Rekha worked at a call centre and had helped him secure a cab driver job there.
• Officers will record the elder daughter’s statement after counseling, treating her as a key eyewitness as evidence collection continues.