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Domestic Help Allegedly Rapes and Murders Elderly Woman in Bengaluru; Accused Commits Suicide
A shocking crime in Bengaluru’s BTM Layout has left residents shaken after a 65-year-old woman was allegedly raped and murdered by her domestic help. The accused was later found dead by suicide inside the same house. Police are investigating the incident.
A horrific crime has shaken people in Bengaluru. A 65-year-old woman was allegedly raped and murdered in her home in KAS Colony BTM Layout. The police have stated that the accused was the family’s domestic servant.
The accused was later found dead in the same room having committed suicide.
The victim has been identified as Savitha Shankar 65. The accused has been identified as Devaraju approximately 50 years old.
Devaraju was a resident of Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
The accused Devaraju had been working for the family for several years.
The incident is believed to have occurred around midnight on Saturday and was discovered on Sunday morning.
Crime Discovered After Husband Returns from Dubai
According to the police the victim’s husband returned home from Dubai around 4:30 AM on Sunday. When he received no response after knocking on the door he contacted his daughter, who was sleeping on the first floor of the house.
The daughter then opened the door and went back upstairs unaware of what had happened downstairs.
The alarming incident occurred when the husband went to the ground floor bedroom and found his wife lying lifeless on the bed.
Adding to the horror Devaraju was found hanging from a rope nearby.
The husband, shocked by the sight, raised an alarm after which his daughter rushed downstairs and called the police.
Police Investigation and Initial Findings
Officers from the Mico Layout police station arrived at the scene and conducted a detailed investigation. Significantly senior officers, including Mohammed Sujitha MS Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-East), also visited the house.
Police observed injury marks on the woman’s neck.
Doctors later informed investigators that she had been sexually assaulted and died from strangulation. Authorities suspect the accused committed suicide after realizing the woman was dead.
Both bodies have been sent to the morgue for post mortem examination.
Authorities said they are awaiting the final autopsy report to determine the exact cause of death.
Accused’s Background
Police said that Devaraju initially lived as a paying guest. After gaining the family’s trust he was allowed to live in the house. He performed household chores, including cleaning, washing the car, taking care of the family dog and buying groceries.
Investigators also revealed that the accused regularly consumed alcohol.
Case registered, investigation underway
Most importantly based on the complaint filed by the couple’s daughter the police have registered a case of rape and murder. Investigators are examining the evidence.
They are also questioning neighbors and attempting to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the crime.
This incident has raised new concerns about background checks for domestic workers and home security especially for elderly people living alone.
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Bengaluru Power Cut on February 14: BESCOM Announces Power Outage in Specific Areas from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
BESCOM has announced a planned power outage across multiple parts of Bengaluru on February 14, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM due to maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. Areas including Jalahalli, Indiranagar, Mysore Road, and central localities will be affected. Residents are advised to prepare in advance.
Residents in several parts of Bengaluru should prepare for a power outage on Friday February 14, 2026. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced a power outage from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
According to officials, the outage is related to NGEF substation maintenance, KPTCL repair work, feeder line servicing, transformer inspections and major grid upgrades.
The aim is to improve long-term reliability.
Jalahalli and North-West Bengaluru (10 AM – 5 PM):
Power supply disruptions will occur in and around Jalahalli Cross, Gangamma Circle, MES Road, BEL Road, HMT Layout, Kuvempu Layout, DBSandra Block, Kamagondanahalli, Ramachandrapura and surrounding residential areas. Industrial areas like the HMT Industrial Estate may also experience disruptions.
Indiranagar and East Bengaluru (10 AM – 3 PM in some areas):
Power outages may occur temporarily in Indiranagar, HAL 2nd and 3rd Stage, Domlur, Kodihalli, Thippasandra, parts of Old Airport Road and surrounding commercial areas.
Office hubs and IT-related locations in these corridors may be affected.
Mysore Road and West Bengaluru (10 AM – 5 PM):
Mysore Road, Nayandahalli, RV College Road, Kengeri Satellite Town, BHEL Layout, Sunkadakatte, Nagarbhavi and surrounding areas are covered by the shutdown schedule.
Central and other key areas:
Shantinagar, Richmond Town, Austin Town, Neelasandra, Ejipura, Adugodi, Nrupathunga Road, KG Road, SP Road, Cubbonpet Cross, and areas connected to nearby feeders may also experience power disruptions.
Why the Shutdown?
BESCOM and KPTCL have stated that periodic shutdowns are necessary to prevent unexpected outages and stabilize Bengaluru’s burgeoning power network.
While these outages can be disruptive, officials also say they will improve grid reliability.
What Residents Should Do
Charge essential devices and power banks in advance
Keep backup lighting ready
Store water if dependent on electric pumps
Plan meetings and travel accordingly
Timings may vary slightly depending on feeder progress.
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Seven Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Bengaluru STRR Near Hoskote
Seven people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash near M. Satyavara village on Bengaluru’s Hoskote–Dabaspete STRR stretch. The accident involved an SUV, a motorcycle, a truck and another car. Six SUV occupants and the biker died on the spot. Police have launched an investigation into the fatal highway collision.
At least seven people lost their lives in a horrific road accident near M. Satyavara village on the Hoskote-Dubbaspet section of the Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) on the outskirts of Bengaluru on the morning of February 13.
According to police the collision involved a truck, two SUVs, and a motorcycle. A major accident occurred on the highway.
Preliminary investigations indicate that an SUV traveling from Hoskote to Devanahalli allegedly rear-ended a motorcycle. It’s worth noting that after the initial collision the SUV driver reportedly lost control and collided with a cargo truck.
Another car then became trapped in the debris further aggravating the accident.
The force of the collision completely mangled an SUV.
The SUV’s occupants were trapped. Emergency rescue teams arrived at the scene to rescue those trapped in the twisted metal.
Police have confirmed that six people in the SUV and the motorcyclist died on the spot.
The deceased are believed to be residents of Kothanur, Bengaluru. Surprisingly their identities have not yet been officially confirmed.
The bodies have been taken to Hoskote Government Hospital for postmortem. Authorities have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation to determine the sequence of events and fix responsibility.
The incident has once again raised concerns about speeding and highway safety on the rapidly-constructed STRR corridor.
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Bengaluru Techie Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Retired Navy Father and Dentist Mother to Death in Vignan Nagar
A 33-year-old tech professional has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his retired Navy officer father and dentist mother to death at their villa in east Bengaluru’s Vignan Nagar. Police suspect a family dispute over financial demands, and further investigation into the motive is underway.
A shocking incident has shocked the people of East Bengaluru. A 33-year-old tech professional has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents inside their luxurious villa in Vigyan Nagar under the jurisdiction of the HAL police station.
The incident reportedly occurred around 7:30-8 a.m. on Wednesday morning at Adarsh Vista a residential complex near HAL Township.
The victims have been identified as 60-year-old retired Navy Captain Naveen Chandra Bhat and his 55-year-old wife, Dr. Shyamala Bhat, a practicing dentist.
According to police the couple was allegedly attacked by their son, Rohan Chandra Bhat, following a heated argument. Preliminary investigations indicate that Rohan repeatedly stabbed both his parents during the altercation.
Hearing the commotion neighbors rushed to the home and rushed the seriously injured couple to Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road. Doctors declared them dead shortly after arriving.
Based on a complaint from Madhavi Nair, a neighbor and doctor associated with Manipal Hospital the HAL police have registered a murder case.
The accused was detained and later produced in court.
Police sources revealed that Rohan previously worked as a software engineer in the US and returned to Bengaluru about three years ago. Investigators believe he was trying to raise funds for a business venture and was allegedly pressuring his parents for financial support.
The couple reportedly expressed an inability to meet his demands leading to frequent quarrels. Following the previous altercation, Rohan had been living separately in Varthur.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact motive.
The bodies have been sent to Bowring Hospital for a postmortem examination, which will be conducted after the couple’s daughter, who lives in the US arrives in Bengaluru.
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