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Karnataka Man Accused of Impregnating Minor Found Dead as Police Probe Suspected Suicide

Police plan DNA testing alongside a forensic review of a recovered voice note that disputes the allegation.

Overview

  • The 27-year-old was reported missing on October 31 after sending an audio message to relatives denying involvement and naming the school's physical education teacher.
  • Police located his motorbike, slippers, jacket, and mobile phone near the Tunga stream in Bettadathunga village in Piriyapatna taluk.
  • Fire and Emergency Services retrieved his body from the water on November 2, with officers stating preliminary signs point to suicide.
  • An unnatural-death case has been registered at Bettadapura police station as investigators review the circumstances around the accusation and the school's response.
  • Officials recovered the phone and voice note for forensic authentication, and said DNA testing will be used to assess paternity.