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Karnataka anaesthetist stabbed to death, eight-year-old son injured
Rediff··16 Jul
Dr Kiran Honnannavar, 45, an anaesthetist, was found fatally stabbed in his Dharwad apartment on July 15. His eight-year-old son sustained serious stab injuries in the same incident. Police took his wife Dr Priya into custody for questioning. Honnannavar worked at a private hospital and lived at Ranka Stello Apartments on Karnataka University Road. A murder case has been registered.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Domestic violence cases can escalate with fatal consequences for families.
- Medical professionals face risks beyond workplace settings in personal disputes.
- Child safety in domestic incidents requires urgent police and hospital response.
What's Happening
- Dr Kiran Honnannavar was stabbed to death in Dharwad on July 15.
- His eight-year-old son was seriously injured in the same attack.
- His wife Dr Priya is in police custody for questioning.
Investigation Context
- Police suspect a domestic dispute based on family complaints.
- Priya allegedly gave conflicting accounts of her husband's location.
- The child has been hospitalised after police rescue.
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