Puttur student cheating case: Youth held for allegedly raping woman on false promise of marriage

Puttur student cheating case: Youth held for allegedly raping woman on false promise of marriage

Mangalore Today News Network

Puttur, July 5, 2025: A 21-year-old youth from Bappalagudde, identified as Krishna J. Rao, has been arrested by police in Mysuru for allegedly raping a woman under the false promise of marriage and then absconding.

According to reports, Krishna had established a physical relationship with the 21-year-old woman by assuring her of marriage. When she became pregnant, he allegedly refused to marry her and subsequently went missing for 10 days. A case of rape and breach of trust had been registered against him at the Dakshina Kannada Women’s Police Station.

The survivor, who also hails from the Puttur City Municipal limits, had recently completed her undergraduate studies from a college in Mangaluru.

Following his disappearance, police had intensified questioning of Krishna’s relatives. Based on their statements, police were able to trace and apprehend him in Mysuru on Friday.

Further investigation is underway.