Couple Arrested for Murder and Theft in Bengaluru

In a shocking incident in Bengaluru, a couple has been arrested for allegedly murdering their landlady and stealing her gold mangalsutra. The victim was found dead in her home, prompting a swift police investigation that led to the couple's confession. In a separate case, another individual was arrested for defrauding people on Instagram. These events have sparked renewed concerns about safety and crime in the city as investigations continue.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 27, 2026, 21:32 IST

Murder and Theft Incident in Uttarahalli

A couple has been apprehended on charges of murdering their landlady and stealing her gold mangalsutra. The incident took place in the Uttarahalli area, where the victim, Shrilakshmi, was discovered dead at her residence on New Millennium School Road on Tuesday. She was found lying in the hall with visible injuries on her neck, lips, and face.

Additionally, her gold mangalsutra was reported missing. According to reports, her husband was the first to find her body; he works at an incense shop in Cottonpet. After several unsuccessful attempts to reach her by phone, he returned home in the evening to this horrifying scene.

Couple Confesses During Interrogation

Upon receiving information about the incident, the police initiated an investigation and quickly arrested the tenants, Prasad Shreeshail Makai and his wife Sakshi Hanumant Hoddur. During questioning, the couple admitted to the murder and fleeing with the jewelry. The investigation into the case is ongoing. In a separate incident, Bengaluru police arrested 32-year-old Vasudev R, who is accused of defrauding individuals on Instagram by promising immediate solutions to personal problems, amassing over 2.4 million rupees.

Vasudev, a resident of Yeshwantpur in Bengaluru, was living in Srinivasa Nagar, Sunakadakatte. Following his arrest, police seized four mobile phones and 20,300 rupees in cash, with a total value of approximately 160,300 rupees. The accused has been presented in court and remanded to judicial custody. These incidents have raised concerns about safety and fraud in Bengaluru, as police continue their thorough investigation.