Koppal, June 11 -- A woman was murdered inside a room of an under-construction house in Kanakagiri town of Koppal district between 7:00 pm and 10:15 pm on June 8, police said. The accused later allegedly attempted to destroy evidence by setting the body on fire using a blanket.

Based on a complaint filed by Sanganegowda Malipatil, a case was registered at Kanakagiri Police Station under Crime No. 91/2026, Section 103(1), 238 BNS-2023.

Considering the seriousness of the case, a special team was formed under the guidance of the Superintendent of Police. Through fieldwork and technical investigation, the team identified the deceased as Dimmulappa Nayak's wife, aged 43, a resident of Karatagi in Gangavathi taluk, Koppal district.

Investiga...