Police in Dharwad, Karnataka, investigate the stabbing death of a doctor after neighbours alerted them to an apparent incident at a residential apartment complex. According to reports, officers entered Ranka Stello Apartments on Karnataka University Road following the neighbours’ call. The doctor, identified as Dr Honannavar, is found with fatal stab injuries to the neck inside the premises.
Reports also state that the case includes the death of the doctor’s husband and that the doctor’s son is stabbed, indicating multiple victims in the incident. The circumstances leading to the attack have not been detailed in the available accounts, and police have not provided any confirmed information about suspects or a motive. Officers are expected to carry out further examination of the scene and surrounding circumstances as part of the investigation.
One report says the doctor is found casually browsing a phone when police arrive, while police confirm the fatal injury. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to establish the sequence of events and responsible parties.
