Bagalkot, December 19: In an apparent case of honour killing, a man killed his son-in-law in this district of the state, police said on Monday. A manhunt has been launched for the accused Tammna Gouda and his two associates. The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Bhujabala Karjagi from Takkoda village near Jamkhandi town in the district. Uttar Pradesh Honour Killing: Woman, Whose Body Was Found in Trolley Bag on Yamuna Expressway, Killed by Father, Say Police; Accused Held.

While Bhujabala belonged to the Jain community, Bhagyashree was a Kshatriya. The two had eloped from their homes a year ago and got married, police said. After spending some time outside, the couple had returned to their native village and lived away from their parents. Tammana Gouda nursed a deep grudge against his daughter and son-in-law and decided to kill him. Gujarat Honour Killing: Youth Stabs Sister to Death in Rajkot; Arrested.

On December 17, when Bhujabala was passing through the Hanuman temple, the accused threw chilli powder into his eyes and attacked him with a machete. A critically injured Bhujabala succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused was aided by two other persons. Savalagi police have registered a case in this regard and taken up further investigation.

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