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Israeli Tourist and Homestay Owner Assaulted in Karnataka

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2 years ago

March 8, 2025

An Israeli woman and a homestay owner were reportedly raped, while three other individuals, including a foreign national, were assaulted and forcibly pushed into a canal near Sanapur in Karnataka’s Koppal district. This incident occurred on Thursday night within the jurisdiction of the Gangavathi Rural police station, which is situated close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi.

According to reports from a news agency, the assailants pushed three male tourists, who were accompanying the two women, into a nearby canal before allegedly assaulting the women.

The group was stargazing by the canal after dinner when they were approached by three men on motorcycles, who pretended to ask for directions to a petrol station. The situation escalated when the men began demanding money and proceeded to assault the group. The three male tourists were pushed into the canal, while the women were allegedly raped.

While two of the male tourists successfully managed to swim back, one is currently feared dead. Authorities confirmed that “two women, including a foreign national, were allegedly raped near the Hampi heritage site in Karnataka, and one male tourist was found deceased.” The body of Bibas, a resident of Odisha, was discovered near a power station, approximately two kilometers from where the incident took place. It is believed that he was pushed into the Tungabhadra River canal by the assailants. The Gangavathi Rural police have launched an investigation, filing charges of rape, robbery, assault, and attempted murder against the suspects.

In the aftermath of the incident, the 29-year-old homestay owner, who had taken the tourists for the stargazing experience, reported the assaults to the police. Medical examinations of the victims have confirmed the occurrence of sexual assault. The suspects, who fled the scene following the crimes, have been identified, and two teams have been formed to apprehend them.

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Couple Uses Dupatta to Rescue Biker from Flash Flood

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2 weeks ago

September 1, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: A family in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba risked their lives to rescue a biker trapped in a flash flood following heavy rainfall.

The incident occurred on the Kakiara-Tunuhatti road in the Bharmala area of Bhatiyat. Heavy rain caused water to flood the road, creating a strong and dangerous current.

The biker struggled to stay safe as he was caught in the fast-flowing water. Two women, including a newlywed woman, quickly used a dupatta as a makeshift rope to rescue him.

The biker held onto the dupatta while the family members pulled him towards safety. Another person also joined the rescue effort.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The family’s courage and quick thinking have received widespread praise online.

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Two Arrested for Alleged Assault on Minor Girl in Moving Bus

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2 weeks ago

August 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Noida: Two men, including a bus driver and conductor, have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 16-year-old girl on a moving sleeper bus in Greater Noida.

Police said the incident occurred on August 4 when the girl boarded an empty bus while travelling to Noida Sector 63.

The accused allegedly assaulted the girl and later abandoned her near Kashmere Gate in Delhi, around 40 kilometres away.

Following the survivor’s complaint, police launched an investigation and arrested both accused from Timarpur in North Delhi.

The bus has been seized, and CCTV footage and forensic evidence are being examined.

Further investigation is underway.

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21-Year-Old Model Murdered Inside Home, Gym Trainer Accused

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3 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death inside her home in West Delhi on Wednesday. The police suspect her gym trainer, identified as Imran, in the case.

The victim, identified as Muskan, was a student and model. She was reportedly alone at her home on the second floor of a building in Tilak Nagar when the incident took place.

According to the police, Imran allegedly attacked Muskan with a knife. He then fled from the spot.

Neighbours heard Muskan’s screams and rushed to her house. They found her lying in a pool of blood.

The neighbours immediately took her to a nearby hospital. However, she died while undergoing treatment.

Police teams have launched a search for the accused. Investigators are also checking CCTV footage from the area to trace his movements.

Muskan’s friend Aman said she was the youngest of three sisters. He said her elder sister, who is in Chandigarh, called him after learning about the attack.

Aman said he immediately asked another friend to reach the house and take Muskan to the hospital. By the time he arrived, an ambulance had already taken her away.

He also claimed that Muskan’s sisters had earlier told him that Imran used to harass her. He said Imran had allegedly behaved in a similar manner in the past.

The police are investigating the exact motive behind the murder. Further details are awaited.