Tragedy at Sullia: Jilted lover kills girl, cuts himself

Mangalore Today News Network

Sullia, Feb 20, 2018: In a tragic incident reported from Sullia, a young man has stabbed a girl to death as a result of his romantic debacle. The girl, identified as Akshata K. was fatally stabbed by Karthik, who was her college mate at Nehru Memorial College. He then turned on himself and cut his wrist in an attempt to commit suicide.

However he was stopped just in time and taken to a hospital. He has been provided treatment and is said to be out of danger. The victim was studying B. Sc. In the same college.

Disclosing this to the media, Dr B.R. Ravikanthe Gowda Superintendent of Police Dakshina Kannada opined that the motive for the crime seems failed love.

Sullia Police are investigating the case. More details are awaited.