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Bengaluru police have arrested J Kenneth, live-in partner of techie M Shwetha, in Puducherry in connection with a brutal triple murder. The victims, a family of three, were allegedly killed over a financial dispute involving Shwetha's substantial unpaid bank loans. The situation reportedly escalated into violence after family members visited the couple's apartment following loan recovery notices.
Speculation swirled online after a minor road incident involving a vehicle linked to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's son, Vineesh. Contrary to unverified reports of an accident and hospitalization, Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi, clarified that Vineesh was safe and not driving. She stated their driver was at the wheel during the small mishap, with the other party admitting fault. The family urged for fact-checking to prevent further distress.
A 45-year-old businessman, previously arrested in a high-profile extortion case, was found dead by suicide in a Bengaluru apartment. Vaishak Upadhyaya, who was staying in the rented flat belonging to actress Krishi Thapanda, reportedly sent her distress messages about ongoing disputes and personal issues. He had been experiencing marital problems and was out on bail following his earlier arrest. An unnatural death report has been filed.
A Bengaluru court has remanded techie M. Shwetha to seven-day police custody after her arrest in Puducherry. She is accused of murdering her parents and sister with her live-in partner, Kenneth J., who remains at large. The couple allegedly fled after the brutal killings, with CCTV footage showing their escape. Shwetha's account of the events, including a heated argument with her mother, is being investigated.
Purple Line metro services in Bengaluru experienced a brief disruption on Thursday evening due to a train door malfunction at Cubbon Park station. Passengers were safely deboarded as a precautionary measure, causing a 17-minute delay to subsequent services. This follows a similar incident on Tuesday, highlighting ongoing technical issues. Operations and Maintenance teams have since rectified the problem, restoring normal services.
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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