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Mounesh (21) and Manjula (18) had married at Gadag seven months ago after courting each other for over a year.
Both had visited Manjula’s house, however, Manjula’s family already opposed to their relationship, refused to accept them.
The couple went to the police seeking protection from Manjula’s family.
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Mounesh’s mother Sumitramma (55), uncles Nagaraja (38), Hanumesha (40) and aunt Sridevi (30) died on the spot. His father Irappa (65), two sisters Revati (20) and Taiamma (25) were injured.
The Sindhanur police have arrested four people in connection with the incident.