Bengaluru Techie Murder Case: Accused Learned Window Entry Technique in College, Mobile Phone Led to Arrest

Shocking details have emerged in the Ramamurthy Nagar techie Sharmila murder case, revealing that the accused monitored the victim for months and learned a window entry technique in college. The crime was ultimately uncovered through mobile phone. 

The shocking details revealed by the accused in the investigation into the Ramamurthy Nagar techie Sharmila murder case have stunned both authorities and residents. The accused, 18-year-old Karnal Kurai, had been closely monitoring Sharmila’s movements for nearly two months under the pretext of studying on the terrace. On the day of the incident, he entered her home when her friend was not present. While this was the first time he physically entered Sharmila’s house, investigators said he had already worked out multiple ways to gain access earlier.

Learned Sliding Window Technique in College

Investigators found that Karnal had closely observed how to slide open a window to enter Sharmila’s house. He had learned the sliding window technique during his college days, when he once removed a book stuck in a classroom window. Karnal applied the same method and practised opening Sharmila’s window before committing the crime. Despite this, police officers who later visited the scene reportedly struggled to open the window easily.

Accused Was a Talented Student

Police also examined Karnal’s educational background and found no record of criminal behaviour during his school or college years. He was considered a bright student, having scored 97 per cent in his SSLC examinations and opting for the science stream during his PUC. Karnal lived alone with his mother, who is employed at a private company. Investigators described him as academically intelligent but capable of premeditated actions.

No Evidence of Murder Initially

When police first reached Sharmila’s residence, the scene suggested a fire accident rather than a case of murder. Sharmila was reportedly in the kitchen boiling milk on the stove when Karnal allegedly pushed her from behind. The milk boiled over and extinguished the flame, but the stove knob remained on, potentially causing a gas leak. Based on these observations, police initially considered a fire accident as the possible cause.

Created Atmosphere Suggesting Death by Gas Leak

Preliminary findings indicated that Sharmila may have fallen unconscious due to a gas leak. Her mobile phone and other household items showed signs of heat exposure, which an electrical engineer later confirmed could have occurred during a minor fire. Police initially concluded that Sharmila may have died due to suffocation caused by the gas leak, as there were no obvious signs of foul play at the time.

Karnal Gathered Information Daily

Following the incident, Karnal did not reveal the crime to anyone. Instead, he closely followed media coverage on television and in newspapers to track developments in the case. Believing that he would not be caught, he inserted his own SIM card into the mobile phone he had taken from Sharmila’s house.

Accused Caught Because of Mobile Phone

As part of the investigation, the Ramamurthy Nagar police initially questioned four to five young men residing in the neighbourhood. The probe faced setbacks due to a lack of concrete evidence. When suspicion eventually fell on Karnal, investigators reportedly found it difficult to believe that an 18-year-old could have murdered a 36-year-old woman. However, the accused was ultimately identified and arrested through the mobile phone taken from the crime scene.

Police have since arrested Karnal Kurai and are continuing further interrogation. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report is awaited and will determine whether a sexual assault occurred during the crime.