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A shocking incident in East Bengaluru initially believed to be a tragic accident caused by a house fire has now been confirmed as a murder. Police have arrested an 18-year-old man for the murder of a 34-year-old software engineer.

It is alleged that he attempted to sexually assault the woman and when she resisted he murdered her in a fit of rage and then set her flat on fire to destroy the evidence.

The victim Sharmila Kushalappa worked at a multinational tech firm. She lived alone in a rented apartment in Subramanya Layout Ramamurthy Nagar.

On the night of January 3rd, a fire broke out in her locked flat. The building owner then informed the fire brigade.

Firefighters broke down the door, extinguished the fire and found Sharmila unconscious inside the apartment.

She was immediately rushed to the hospital where doctors declared her dead.

Initially authorities suspected the death was caused by smoke inhalation or suffocation from the fire.

A report of unnatural death was filed and a detailed investigation was launched.

Significantly forensic examinations and the post-mortem report quickly disproved the initial theory.

Investigators observed injuries on the victim’s body and signs of a struggle inside the flat raising suspicions of foul play.

Furthermore medical opinion later confirmed that Sharmila had been strangled before the fire and that her injuries were inconsistent with burns from the fire.

Based on technical evidence and scientific analysis the police identified the suspect as Karnal Kurai an 18-year-old pre-university student who lived next door to the victim with his mother.

During questioning Kurai reportedly confessed to the crime.

According to the police the accused entered Sharmila’s flat through a sliding window around 9 PM. He allegedly demanded sexual favors.

Alarmingly when the victim resisted, he reportedly pushed her down and covered her mouth and nose causing her to lose consciousness.

She sustained bleeding injuries during the struggle.

Crucially in an attempt to destroy evidence the accused allegedly gathered the victim’s clothes and other belongings, placed them on the bed, set them on fire and fled the scene.

He is also accused of stealing her mobile phone while escaping through the same window.

Based on the confession and evidence the police have registered a case against the accused under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including murder, sexual assault and destruction of evidence.

He has been taken into custody and further investigation into the case is ongoing.

Also Read: Bengaluru Dental College Suspends Six Faculty Members After Alleged Student Suicide

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Six faculty members of The Oxford Dental College in Bengaluru have been suspended pending an inquiry following the alleged suicide of a 23-year-old third-year dental student.

The suspensions come amidst serious allegations of harassment and have raised renewed concerns about student well-being in medical institutions.

In an official statement released on January 12 the college management said the suspensions would remain in effect until further notice and that a detailed internal inquiry would be conducted.

The suspended staff include four senior lecturers, a reader and a professor from the Oral Medicine and Radiology department.

The action follows the death of third-year student B Yashaswini who was found hanging at her home in the Chandrapura area of ​​Bengaluru on January 8.

Her family has accused the college of continuously harassing and publicly humiliating her leading to her taking this drastic step.

According to the student’s mother Yashaswini had taken leave due to a medical issue related to her eyes.

Upon returning to college she was allegedly humiliated in front of her classmates for not attending a seminar.

The family also claims she was denied academic opportunities such as participating in seminars and radiology case work causing her immense stress due to the potential damage to her academic record.

Relatives described her as academically bright but emotionally sensitive.

Police have confirmed that a case of unnatural death has been registered and an investigation is underway.

Authorities stated that while a suicide note was found it does not directly name any individual and further action will depend on the evidence that emerges during the investigation.

Following the incident students and family members staged a protest outside the college’s mortuary demanding accountability and stricter measures to prevent such incidents.

Most importantly the college management has stated that this suspension is a precautionary measure until the investigation is complete.

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A delivery executive working for Zepto was brutally attacked after a minor road accident in Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura area. The incident sparked outrage after a video of the attack went viral on social media.

According to reports the incident began when two two-wheelers collided at an intersection. While the collision itself was not serious the situation quickly escalated. One rider allegedly attacked the delivery executive with his helmet.

Road Rage Gone Mad in Mahadevpura: Two Scooty Riders Assault Zepto Delivery Boy

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The other rider then joined in repeatedly punching and kicking the victim on the road. The delivery executive, who was on duty at the time was unable to defend himself and eventually fell to the ground during the attack.

A video circulating online shows the attackers beating the man while bystanders watched. Remarkably an elderly passerby attempted to intervene and was later seen confronting the attackers helping to stop the assault. It is believed that his timely intervention prevented the delivery executive from sustaining more serious injuries.

A crowd gathered at the scene and the mob reportedly turned against the attackers forcing them to flee. The incident gained widespread attention after a social media handle shared a video of it on X (formerly Twitter) prompting swift action from law enforcement agencies.

The Bengaluru City Police have confirmed that they have taken suo motu cognizance of the incident. The Mahadevapura police station under the Whitefield division has initiated action and is investigating the matter.

Authorities have also stated that a complaint has been forwarded to senior officials including the Deputy Commissioner of Police and the Assistant Commissioner of Police, for necessary legal action.

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