Overview

• Police identified the victim as 32-year-old K Rekha, attacked near the Sunkadakatte bus stand on Magadi Road.
• Officers said she sustained at least 11 stab wounds and died after being taken to a nearby private hospital.
• Eyewitnesses reported the assault occurred in public while Rekha waited to cross the road with her elder daughter.
• Preliminary inquiries note both spouses were in second marriages and worked at the same office after Rekha recommended Lohitashwa for a cab-driver job.
• No arrest has been announced as police pursue the suspect and prepare to take the child’s statement following counselling.