Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Police personnel escort Indushekar alias Shekar, a cab driver accused of allegedly murdering seven members of his wife’s family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: PTI 1. Bengaluru family murders: Two more bodies found in Shiradi Ghat, all seven bodies recoveredIn a significant development in the murder case of multiple members of a family, police have now successfully recovered all seven bodies. The latest breakthrough came on November 9, 2026, with police recovering two more bodies from Shiradi Ghat. The bodies are suspected to be those of Shankar, the accused Indushekhar’s brother-in-law and his wife Nalini.Following the discovery, teams from the Rajajinagar police station, along with personnel from Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), left Bengaluru for Shiradi Ghat to inspect the spot and conduct further investigation. More details are expected after the police complete the spot inspection and establish the identities of the deceased.2. Karnataka tests petrol samples at 67 locations over ethanol blending complaints: CM ShivakumarChief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on November 8, said petrol samples had been collected and tested at 67 locations across the state following complaints that increased ethanol blending was affecting vehicle engine performance. Thousands of motorists have complained about reduced vehicle mileage, failure to cover expected distances, and engines stalling while in motion, he said.Mr. Shivakumar said, “The government has taken serious note of complaints... Necessary instructions have been issued to the concerned minister in this regard, and information has also been sent to the Central Government.” According to the CM, inspections had been carried out not only at petrol pumps but also at the stages of ethanol blending and distribution.3. Hassan DC’s personal assistant files complaint with district policeHassan City police ovn November 8, registered a case on a complaint by the personal assistant to Hassan Deputy Commissioner. He alleged that unknown persons had circulated “fabricated” WhatsApp conversations using his name and phone number. The messages allegedly refer to District In-charge Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowda, MP Shreyas M. Patel, Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari and other officials.Shashikiran H.D., a second division assistant at the DC’s office, stated in his complaint that he noticed screenshots of purported WhatsApp conversations circulating in Hassan. He maintained that he had not sent any such messages to anyone, and said he was shocked to see the screenshots shared as if he had. He said the circulation had harmed his reputation, caused him mental distress and put his career at risk.4. Udupi police arrest three in connection with assault of deceased rape accusedThe Udupi district police have arrested three persons in connection with assault of rape accused, Pradeep Poojary. The police gave names of the three arrested persons as Pavan Kumar, 24, of Kushi Nagar in Uttar Pradesh; Adarsha Kanchan; and Dinesh Shetty; both from of Varanga village in Hebri Taluk of Udupi district.The three arrested persons and a minor boy were among eight persons accused of assaulting Pradeep Poojary on October 28, when the latter was beating up the girl that he was accused of raping. Poojary was admitted to a government hospital, where he subsequently ended his life on October 30. Published - November 09, 2026 06:44 pm IST