Dharwad Buddhist Monk Murder Case Accused Arrested After Body Dumped Near Haliyal Underpass Hubballi

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05 May

Tibetan origin monk kidnapped from Kolhapur was beaten to death for money police arrested three accused after a CCTV breakthrough. Investigation continues

Dharwad: In a chilling case that has shocked Karnataka, a 39-year-old Buddhist monk of Tibetan origin was brutally murdered and his body dumped near the Haliyal underpass on the Dharwad bypass in Hubballi. The Dharwad Rural Police have cracked the case and arrested three accused, bringing clarity to a crime that initially raised multiple unanswered questions.

The victim has been identified as Tashi Daundup, who was allegedly kidnapped from Kolhapur in Maharashtra by a group of men who suspected he was carrying a large amount of money.

Dharwad Buddhist Monk Murder Kidnapping From Kolhapur and Brutal Killing

According to police investigations, the accused targeted the monk believing he possessed cash. He was abducted in Kolhapur and confined inside a car, where the assailants allegedly demanded money.

When the victim failed to provide any cash, he was mercilessly assaulted and ultimately kicked to death. The accused then transported the body and dumped it near the Haliyal underpass on April 29 before fleeing the scene.

“The victim was targeted based on suspicion of carrying money and was killed when he could not meet the demands,” police sources revealed.

Dharwad Buddhist Monk Murder CCTV Clue Helps Police Crack Case

The investigation was particularly challenging as the accused had removed the vehicle’s number plate to avoid identification. However, a crucial breakthrough came through CCTV footage.

Police identified that the accused had stopped at a fuel station to obtain LPG while transporting the body. Footage from the location captured their movements, helping investigators trace and identify the suspects.

Dharwad Buddhist Monk Murder Accused Arrested Police Launch Massive Operation

The Dharwad Rural Police arrested three accused identified as Sanket Yadav, Vaibhav Chauhan, and Siddhesh Bhosale. Authorities confirmed that the accused are daily wage labourers.

A total of eight police teams were formed under the leadership of Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya and CPI Shivanand Kamatgi to track down the culprits.

While three accused are now in custody, police stated that the vehicle used in the crime and two other suspects are still missing, and efforts are underway to trace them.

Dharwad Buddhist Monk Murder Investigation Ongoing, More Accused Yet to Be Traced

Officials confirmed that the accused have been remanded to judicial custody. The investigation continues to uncover further details, including the involvement of additional suspects and the recovery of the vehicle used in the crime.