Crime News

A murder case came to light in Mysuru after a 64-year-old man surrendered at Alanahalli Police Station and allegedly confessed to killing a woman with whom he had been living. The deceased was identified as Jyothi, 40, a native of Agasanapura village in Mandya district. Police said she had been living with the accused, Siddaraju, at a rented house in Ashraya Layout on Bannur Road in Mysuru. According to the preliminary investigation, the couple had reportedly been experiencing frequent arguments in recent months. Police suspect that a quarrel occurred on the night of July 13, after which Siddaraju allegedly smothered Jyothi while she was asleep and left the house. The incident remained undetected for nearly three weeks because the house stayed locked. The case surfaced when the accused eventually went to the Alanahalli Police Station and surrendered. Police subsequently began an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and gather further evidence.

Mysuru District Police have made a breakthrough in a series of alleged kidnapping, robbery and extortion cases by arresting four people. The investigation began after a complaint regarding the alleged abduction of a man who was travelling from his farmhouse towards his residence in Muddegowdanahundi. Police said a car intercepted his scooter and the victim was allegedly abducted and robbed of gold ornaments and cash. The suspects reportedly demanded a ransom of ₹40 lakh and later agreed to a lower amount before releasing the victim. Special teams formed by the district police used technical investigation and intelligence inputs to identify the suspects. During questioning, investigators reportedly found links to two earlier abduction-for-ransom cases. Police recovered ₹4.3 lakh cash, one car, two motorcycles and five mobile phones from the arrested suspects. Four more people were reportedly absconding and police continued efforts to locate them

Police have arrested three men in connection with an alleged road-rage incident on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Srirangapatna. The incident reportedly began following a minor collision involving vehicles. According to reports, the accused allegedly chased the affected family and assaulted them after the road incident. The confrontation was captured on a dashcam, and the footage subsequently circulated widely on social media, drawing public attention to the incident. Following the complaint, police initiated an investigation and arrested three suspects. Authorities were also searching for two other individuals who allegedly fled the location after the assault. The case has raised concerns about road safety, aggressive driving behaviour and the need for motorists to avoid escalating disputes following traffic accidents.

Mysuru District Police have busted an alleged kidnap-for-ransom, robbery and extortion network and arrested four suspects in connection with the investigation. The case came to light after a complaint was filed by a resident of Muddegowdanahundi village at Varuna Police Station. According to the police, the victim was allegedly intercepted while travelling on a scooter on July 16. The accused allegedly abducted him, robbed him of gold ornaments and cash, and demanded a ransom for his release. Police said the initial ransom demand was around ₹40 lakh, while the victim reportedly managed to arrange a smaller amount before being released. Special police teams used technical evidence and intelligence inputs to trace the suspects. Police arrested four people and recovered approximately ₹4.3 lakh in cash, a car, two motorcycles and five mobile phones. During interrogation, investigators also uncovered information relating to two other alleged abduction-for-ransom cases. Four additional suspects were reported to be absconding at the time of the report.

Mysuru Devaraja Police have arrested a 41-year-old man identified as Srinivas alias Seena, a resident of Niluvadi village in Periyapatna taluk, in connection with multiple two-wheeler theft cases. According to the police, the accused allegedly targeted motorcycles in urban areas of Mysuru and subsequently disposed of the stolen vehicles in rural areas. The investigation began following a two-wheeler theft reported from the K.R. Hospital parking lot on May 25. Police later apprehended the accused on August 14 while he was allegedly attempting to sell a stolen vehicle near Maramma Temple on Kalidasa Road. During the investigation, police recovered a large number of stolen motorcycles valued at approximately ₹15 lakh. The recovery is expected to help investigators connect the accused with several vehicle-theft complaints registered in Mysuru and surrounding areas.