Chitradurga: The probe into the murder of a college student near Chitradurga has revealed a soured relationship between her and the accused.The victim, Varshita, 19, was murdered on Aug 18 at Gonur Bridge on the outskirts of Chitradurga, and the body was discovered the following day. Police arrested Chetan, who has confessed to the crime. Varshita, a BA second-year student at Govt Women’s College here, was residing at a govt-run hostel.According to SP Ranjit Kumar Bandaru, Varshita and Chetan met on Instagram. Chetan is into recruiting people to different positions for a private company. As the Instagram friends got closer, Chetan assured Varshita a job, after which they got into a relationship.The SP further stated that on Aug 14, Varshita went to Siddavanahalli in Hiriyur taluk, where her aunt resides. Her aunt called Chetan and insisted that he marry Varshita as she was pregnant. But Chetan refused, saying that Varshita is linked to another man. “On Aug 18, Chetan brought Varshita to the bridge and murdered her,” the SP explained.The officer has warned those spreading misinformation regarding the murder, especially online.
