The Hubballi (Karnataka) police yesterday (28th April) arrested upcoming Kannada film actress Shanaya Katwe on charges of murdering her own brother, Rakesh Katwe. The victim’s burnt head was found on 12th April in a forest at Devaragudihal while the remaining parts of the dead body (burnt) were found on Gadag Road and other parts of Hubballi.
Shanaya’s boyfriend, Niyaz, was also arrested alongwith three of his friends. They are also allegedly involved in the murder. Niyaz’s family members may also be involved, the police said. According to investigations, Rakesh did not approve of his sister’s affair with Niyaz who was a small-time realtor. Shanaya and her boyfriend, therefore, decided to eliminate Rakesh as he was a big obstacle in their relationship.
Shanaya has acted in Kannada film Chhota Bombay which is yet to be released.