Woman axed to death in Karnataka's Bidar while bathing at home
Synopsis
A 32-year-old woman was hacked to death with an axe in her own home in Bidar, Karnataka, while her family was at the farm — the latest in a string of violent crimes against women in the state. The suspect, a fellow villager, remains at large as police launch a manhunt.
Key Takeaways
Anita , 32 , was killed with an axe while bathing at her home in Halagota village , Bidar , Karnataka, on 11 July at around 8 am .
Her family had left for agricultural fields, leaving her alone when the attack occurred.
Police suspect Kailash Vaijinath , a resident of the same village, committed the murder; he remains absconding.
The motive has not been established; investigators are examining the relationship between the accused and the victim.
The case follows two other recent murders of women in Bengaluru — on 30 June and in a separate incident involving a woman from Sikkim.
A 32-year-old woman was killed with an axe while bathing inside her residence in Halagota village, Bhalki taluk, Bidar district, Karnataka, on Saturday, 11 July. The accused allegedly entered the home while the victim was alone and fled the scene immediately after the attack, according to police.
What Happened
The deceased has been identified as Anita, 32, a resident of Halagota village. The incident took place at approximately 8 am within the jurisdiction of Khatakachincholi police station. Her family members had left for their agricultural fields, leaving her alone at home. She was reportedly preparing lunch to carry to the farm before going to bathe.
The alleged perpetrator, identified by police as Kailash Vaijinath, also a resident of the same village, reportedly entered the house armed with an axe. According to the police account, he struck Anita first on the head and then assaulted her repeatedly on other parts of the body, killing her on the spot before fleeing.
Investigation Underway
A police team reached the spot shortly after receiving information and conducted a preliminary inquiry. The accused remains absconding, and a manhunt has been launched to trace and arrest him. The motive behind the killing has not yet been established. Investigators are examining the nature of the relationship between the accused and the victim and the circumstances that led to the crime, according to police.
A Disturbing Pattern in Karnataka
This incident is part of a troubling series of violent crimes against women reported in Karnataka in recent weeks. On 30 June, a 40-year-old woman — identified as Krishna Barman, a native of West Bengal working as a cook in Bengaluru — was found murdered in her rented accommodation in Muniyappa Layout, south Bengaluru. Police suspect the assailant was known to her; forensic results to determine whether she was sexually assaulted are still awaited.
Separately, a 22-year-old woman from Sikkim was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Doddakannelli, Bengaluru, after a dispute reportedly stemming from his suspicion over her conversations with another man. The couple, who had been in a relationship for about a year and had moved to Bengaluru a month prior in search of work, had reportedly been involved in frequent arguments over the matter.
What Comes Next
Police in Bidar have launched a manhunt for the accused and further investigation is underway. The repeated incidents of women being targeted in their own homes — by individuals reportedly known to them — are likely to intensify calls for stronger community-level safety measures and faster forensic response timelines across Karnataka.
Point of View
Suggesting a failure of both deterrence and community safety infrastructure. Karnataka's police machinery must answer why suspects in these cases are consistently absconding post-crime, and whether victim-safety protocols in rural and peri-urban areas are adequate. The forensic backlog in the Bengaluru cases compounds the accountability gap.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the victim in the Bidar axe murder case?
The victim was Anita , a 32-year-old woman from Halagota village in Bhalki taluk , Bidar district , Karnataka. She was killed inside her home on 11 July while her family members were at their agricultural fields.
Who is the suspect in the Bidar murder case?
Police suspect Kailash Vaijinath , a resident of the same village, carried out the attack. He fled the scene after the killing and remains absconding as of the latest reports. A manhunt has been launched to trace him.
What was the motive behind the killing?
The motive has not yet been established. Police are investigating the nature of the relationship between the accused and the victim and the circumstances that led to the crime, according to officials.
Where exactly did the incident occur?
The murder occurred at the victim's residence in Halagota village , Bhalki taluk , Bidar district , Karnataka, within the jurisdiction of Khatakachincholi police station , at approximately 8 am on 11 July .
Are there other recent similar cases in Karnataka?
Yes. A 40-year-old woman was found murdered in her rented home in south Bengaluru on 30 June , and a 22-year-old woman from Sikkim was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Doddakannelli, Bengaluru in a separate recent incident. Both cases are under investigation.
