The Times of India

Bengaluru leads the nation in dowry prohibition cases, accounting for 87% of metropolitan city incidents with 878 registered. The city also recorded 25 dowry-related deaths and the highest number of crimes against women under special and local laws. Cruelty against wives by husbands or in-laws also saw a significant number of cases in Karnataka.

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Tragedy struck Davanagere as a KSRTC bus overturned, claiming the life of 23-year-old BCom student Darshan. Approximately 45 passengers sustained injuries, with six requiring advanced care. Preliminary reports indicate a suspected rear axle failure led to the driver losing control. Locals voiced concerns over bus service frequency following the incident.

Bengaluru police have arrested two individuals, including a computer operator from Andhra Pradesh, for selling stolen motorbikes using counterfeit registration certificates. Authorities seized 51 two-wheelers valued at over Rs 41 lakh. The accused allegedly stole bikes from various locations and produced fake RC cards with stolen owner details, posing a significant threat.

A 40-year-old homemaker, M Sharada, died by suicide in her Yeshwantpur residence eight months after her marriage. Her parents have filed a complaint against her husband, Mahesh Kumar, alleging abetment to suicide due to frequent fights over trivial issues. The incident came to light when her husband broke down the door.

A woman in Bengaluru narrowly avoided a knife attack by her ex-husband on a public road. Alert youngsters intervened swiftly, subduing the assailant and rescuing the victim. The incident, which occurred under Madanayakanahalli Police limits, led to the accused, identified as Sanjay, being apprehended. Police have registered a case and are investigating further.