Police have registered a case under Sections 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace) and 103(1) (murder).
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News1801-01-2026, 16:39

Karnataka Man Murdered After Posting Ex-Girlfriend's Photo on Instagram

  • Manjunath, 21, was stabbed to death in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, after posting his ex-girlfriend's photos on Instagram and WhatsApp for her birthday.
  • The woman's wedding was scheduled to another man, leading to the confrontation.
  • Police arrested four individuals, including the ex-girlfriend's brother Kiran and her fiancé Venu, along with Appu and Manu.
  • Kiran lured Manjunath to a meeting where Venu confronted him, and Kiran then fatally stabbed him multiple times.
  • Manjunath succumbed to his injuries; police registered a case under BNS Sections 352 and 103(1) and are investigating.

Why It Matters: A man was murdered in Karnataka over an Instagram post featuring his ex-girlfriend.

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