Crime News

A gang rape occurred near a Durga temple in Guwahati on Nov 17. A video circulated on WhatsApp led to 8 arrests; the search for the 9th accused is ongoing.

In Bengaluru's Kodigehalli, Kusuma (35) suffocated her two children, Sriyan (6) and Charvi (1), to death before hanging herself. A suicide note blaming her husband's ego revealed marital discord. The tragedy coincided with her mother-in-law's death, leaving the community in shock.

Two security guards from Nepal, Vikram (21) and Toori (33), were murdered in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, after a violent altercation during a party at an abandoned chemical factory. The police arrested three suspects and are investigating the crime, reviewing CCTV footage for leads.

A young woman, Maya Gogoi from Assam, was brutally murdered by her lover, Aarav Anay, in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar. Aarav, from Kerala, fled after the act. Police are investigating the motive, gathering evidence, and working to apprehend him while addressing residents’ safety concerns.

The CCB police arrested Nigerian national Kouassi Jules N. Guessan for selling MDMA crystals in Bengaluru. They seized 515 grams worth Rs 77 lakh. Hussain, in Bengaluru since 2017 on a business visa, sold drugs to students and IT employees. He is now under police interrogation.

A mother, Mamata Saho, has been arrested for allegedly suffocating her two children, 7-year-old Shambhu and 3-year-old Shia, to death in Bengaluru’s Subramanyapura area. After the crime, Mamata attempted suicide. The father, Sunil, discovered the bodies and reported the incident to the police.

In Bengaluru, K Suresh, 35, was arrested for allegedly killing two senior colleagues during a drunken brawl at a bus service centre. Known for his low profile, Suresh, who recently finished a prison sentence, was tracked down by police with help from his relatives.

In a shocking incident in Bengaluru, a mentally ill man, Sufiyan, stabbed his mother, Ayesha (55), to death before attempting suicide. Despite neighbours’ efforts to intervene, Ayesha died from blood loss. Sufiyan, arrested by police, had a history of violent behaviour and mental illness.

A 34-year-old yoga teacher from Karnataka survived a brutal abduction, assault, and near-death burial on October 23. After being lured by a man named Satish Reddy, she managed to escape using her yoga training. Six individuals, including Bindu, who orchestrated the crime, were arrested.

A Sikkim-based couple in MSR Nagar, Bengaluru, were arrested for growing a cannabis plant as part of their home décor. After an investigation revealed it was for ornamental purposes, they were released on bail with a warning. The plant was disposed of before the police arrived.