Death Penalty for Three in Israeli Woman Rape, Murder Case in Karnataka

• A Karnataka court sentenced three men to death for the rape of an Israeli tourist and murder of a youth.
• Convicts Mallesh alias Handi Malla, Sharanabasava, and Chaitanya Sai received the capital punishment.
• The heinous crime occurred near Sanapur on March 6, 2025, involving sexual assault and murder.
• Accused pushed three men into a canal, leading to one death, before gang-raping two women.
• The court cited gang rape, murder, attempt to murder, robbery, and extortion under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.