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In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a paying guest owner was brutally killed by two students over a dispute regarding a water tap. After an initial altercation, the youths returned, threatening the owner before overpowering him and fatally striking him with his son's cricket bat. The victim's family suspects the attackers were under the influence of substances, while the accused are now in judicial custody.
Bengaluru police apprehended software engineer M Shwetha in Puducherry, two days after she and her live-in partner allegedly murdered her parents and sister. While Shwetha claims sole responsibility for the brutal act, investigators believe her partner, J Kenneth, also participated. The couple fled the scene, embarking on a journey that ultimately led to Shwetha's arrest, though Kenneth remains at large.
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A paying guest owner in Bengaluru tragically died after being brutally assaulted by two students over a dispute involving a water tap. The youths returned hours after an initial confrontation, issuing death threats. The owner, attempting to defend his family, was overpowered and fatally attacked with a cricket bat. His son recounted his father's dying wish to file a complaint and ensure justice.
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The Enforcement Directorate has launched searches across 18 locations in Karnataka, including premises linked to Y Manjunath, an additional commissioner in the excise department and brother-in-law of minister Satish Jarkiholi. The raids are part of an alleged excise department corruption case, with the ED investigating under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following a Lokayukta FIR. Searches also targeted other excise officials in Belagavi, Bengaluru, and Mysuru.
Bengaluru police have tracked down murder suspect M Shwetha in Puducherry, but her partner J Kenneth is still on the run. This live-in couple stands accused of brutally killing Shwetha's parents and sister. Shwetha reveals that her mother's strict upbringing ignited her resentment. After the alleged crime, the duo made a dramatic escape through a balcony and sped away on a sports bike, later splitting up to avoid apprehension.
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Authorities in Davangere, Karnataka, have apprehended a 20-year-old man, Suhail, a native of Uttar Pradesh, on suspicion of terror links with a Pakistan-based organization. The arrest, following intelligence from the NIA, revealed alleged contact with individuals in Pakistan via WhatsApp. This incident echoes similar arrests made earlier this month, highlighting ongoing national security concerns.
A Bengaluru techie and her live-in partner have been arrested for allegedly murdering her parents and sister. The brutal killings, reportedly stemming from a dispute over Shwetha's Rs 30 lakh in unpaid bank loans, saw the victims suffer numerous stab wounds. The couple, who had kept their relationship secret, fled the scene after the attack. The father, in his dying declaration, implicated his daughter and her partner.
A shocking incident unfolded in Kengeri where a 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her daughter and grandson following a drunken argument. The crime came to light when the grandson contacted his uncle for money, later revealing the grandmother's death. Police have arrested the daughter and grandson, with a case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder. The trio reportedly struggled with alcohol addiction and property disputes.
Thousands of Bengaluru commuters faced severe disruption on the Purple Line metro after a technical snag at Cubbon Park station. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticized the state's urban infrastructure, highlighting the plight of professionals forced to seek alternative transport. Normal services have since resumed, with the metro corporation thanking commuters for their patience.
A shocking triple murder unfolded in Bengaluru when a techie and her live-in partner allegedly killed her parents and sister over a Rs 30 lakh loan dispute. The couple, who had kept their relationship secret, reportedly stabbed the victims multiple times before escaping from their apartment. The father, in his dying declaration, revealed the loan issue and his desire for his daughter to return home.

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