DHARWAD, KARNATAKA – A 45-year-old anesthesiologist, Dr. Kiran Honnannanavar, was found stabbed to death in his apartment in Dharwad, Karnataka, on Wednesday night. His eight-year-old son, Nihit, who is mentally challenged, was discovered severely injured in the same flat. Police have taken Dr. Priyanka Gaddanahalli, Dr. Kiran’s wife and an ophthalmologist, into custody for questioning. Family members have formally accused Dr. Priyanka of involvement in the murder.
Investigation Underway
The incident occurred at the Ranka Stello Apartment complex on Karnatak University Road. Dr. Kiran was found with multiple stab wounds in a pool of blood inside one of the rooms. Hisyoung son, Nihit, also suffered stab injuries and was initially believed to be dead, but was found alive and immediately rushed to a hospital. Doctors reported Nihit is now in stable condition.[timesofindia+2]
Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar stated that only Dr. Kiran, Dr. Priyanka, and their son Nihit were present in the apartment when the incident took place. Investigators found no signs of forced entry, suggesting that no outsider entered the high-security residential complex. This detail has led police to focus their investigation internally.[timesofindia+4]
Concerned family members discovered the horrific scene after repeated attempts to contact Dr. Kiran failed. They had been calling him on Tuesday night and Wednesday, but Dr. Priyanka consistently answered, telling them he was either busy or at the hospital. When Dr. Kiran remained unreachable by Wednesday evening, relatives visited the apartment and found him dead, with Nihit injured.[newsgram+4]
Wife's Statements Inconsistent
Dr. Kiran’s family has filed a complaint directly alleging Dr. Priyanka’s responsibility for the murder. Police officials noted that Dr. Priyanka's initial statements to investigators were inconsistent and unclear. She wasreportedly in a state of shock upon the arrival of the police.[theweek+3]
Further details revealed that Dr. Priyanka allegedly injected herself with insulin after the incident. She hassince been admitted to a hospital and is undergoing treatment. Doctorshave advised that she is not currently in a condition to provide a statement to the authorities.[neherald+2]
The police are verifying Dr. Priyanka's version of events. They are also gathering information from both families to establish a clear motive behind the tragic incident. No formal arrests have been announced so far, but Dr. Priyanka remains in custody for questioning.[timesofindia+2]
Police Continue Probe
Authorities have registered a murder case at the Suburban Police Station. Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and they have not yet reached a final conclusion. The exact time and circumstances of Dr. Kiran’s death will be determined following the post-mortem examination.[neherald+2]
Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the apartment complex as part of their efforts to reconstruct the sequence of events. Police have not reported any prior disputes with neighbors. The case is being treated as a domestic dispute, but the precise motive remains under investigation.[theweek+4]
The community has been shocked by the sudden death of Dr. Kiran Honnannanavar and the severe injury to his young son. The ongoing police investigation aims to uncover the full truth behind the tragic events in the Dharwad apartment.[neherald]
