Two youths rape estate worker, shoot the act

Madikeri: Two youths allegedly raped a woman labourer in Tavuru village near Bhagamandala and shot their act on their cellphone. After the video surfaced on social media, Madikeri Rural police took them into custody on Saturday night.
The accused — Chidananda and Chetan of Tavuru village near here — stopped the survivor, a married woman, while she was returning home with firewood a week ago. The duo allegedly raped the woman, and also shot the video of the crime. They later threatened the survivor that they will leak the video on social media if she complained to police.
Even as the woman did not file a complaint fearing the video becoming public, the duo released the clip on social media, including some WhatsApp groups, some days after the incident. Following this, the woman filed a complaint with Madikeri Rural police station. Rural CI Divakar and SI Chandrashekar took the two men into their custody and are interrogating.
Man on run after killing wife
Shanivarasanthe police have launched a manhunt for a man who is suspected of killing his wife at Malambi village near Shanivarasanthe.
The murder came to light after the body of Nagi, 45, was found on Saturday. Nagi and her husband Kumara, both labourers, were staying at a house in Malambi for many years now.
Police investigation has revealed that Kumara and Nagi fought on May 14. What started as a verbal fight turned violent as Kumara was drunk. It is suspected that Kumara might have attacked Nagi, killing her on the spot. The crime came into light after a villager visited the couple’s house on Saturday evening.
Investigation by Shanivarsanthe police revealed injury on Nagi’s head. Police suspect the incident to have taken place on May 14. As Kumara has gone underground, Shanivarasanthe police suspect his role in the death of Nagi. A search is on to trace him.