The police in Shikaripur have arrested four individuals in connection with the tragic death of a minor girl,who had been missing for over a year. The suspects include Soubhagya, operator of a local paying guest facility, her husband Ganga Naik,along with Ranjitha and Peeryanaika. They are accused of disposing of the girl's body in a suitcase found in Mavinagundi, located near Siddapura in Uttara Kannada district.
The investigation into this unusual case began when the girl's father filed a missing person report. The girl had disappeared on June 18, 2025,while residing at the paying guest accommodation. According to Shivamogga Superintendent of Police (SP) B. Nikhil, the investigation revealed that the girl was assaulted by the accused at facility,leading to her tragic demise. Instead of reporting the incident to authorities, the suspects allegedly chose to conceal the crime by disposing of her remains .
The girl had stopped attending school after completing the eighth grade and had been living in the paying guest facility for some time. Her father, a daily wage laborer with a history of alcohol addiction, had been separated from her mother and had not sought information about his daughter for the past year. This lack of inquiry raised concerns about the family's situation and the circumstances surrounding the girl's disappearance.
On Wednesday,police plan to take the arrested individuals to the location where the body was disposed of in order to recover remains. This case has drawn attention due to the extended period during which the girl's death went unreported and the serious allegations against suspects. The community is now grappling with the implications of this incident, as it raises questions about safety and accountability in local accommodations.
Authorities are urging anyone who may be struggling with similar issues or experiencing distress to reach out to available helplines for support. Resources such as TeleMANAS,NIMHANS,and SAHAI are available to assist those in need.
