K'taka villagers spot bruises during cremation, uncover murder
During cremation preparations of a Karnataka youth, Mallikarjun, villagers noticed strangulation marks and bruises on his neck, signs inconsistent with natural death. Growing suspicious, they questioned the family. Under pressure, the youth’s sister confessed to murdering him with her veil. The shocking revelation exposed a brutal honour killing and reignited urgent discussions on HIV stigma.