A Karnataka court has sentenced three men to death for a savage gang rape and murder near Hampi. The chilling attack involved two women—one an Israeli tourist—and ended with the death of a male tourist.
Three Men Get Death Penalty for March 2025 Horror
On Monday, the Koppal district sessions court handed down the death sentence to Mallesh aka Handimalla, Sai, and Sharanappa. The trio was found guilty of gang raping the Israeli tourist and a local homestay operator, then murdering a male tourist from Odisha.
Nightmare by the Tungabhadra Canal
The brutal crime took place on March 6, 2025, near the Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal in Sanapura, close to the ancient ruins of Hampi. Police say the three convicts confronted five tourists—two women and three men—demanding money.
“When denied, the trio attacked, pushing three men into the canal and sexually assaulting the women,” police revealed.
Two men managed to swim to safety, but tragically, the tourist from Odisha drowned amid the chaos.
Swift Justice Sends Warning to Crawlers
The court’s rapid and harsh verdict has been hailed by victims’ families and local communities alike. It sends a powerful message: India will not tolerate horrific crimes targeting tourists.
