Bengaluru: The murder of a 29-year-old woman, Mahalakshmi Das, has shaken Bengaluru. Her dismembered body, cut into more than 30 pieces, was discovered in a refrigerator in her apartment on September 21. As per the latest update, city police have identified the prime suspect with Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara promising swift action on it.
What Happened?
Mahalakshmi Das, who worked at an apparel store in a mall, was found murdered in her flat on Pipeline Road in Vyalikaval, Bengaluru. Her body, chopped into over 30 pieces, was stored in a refrigerator. The gruesome discovery was made by her mother and sister, who were called to the apartment by the building owner after noticing a foul smell.
Top 10 Points On Bengaluru Woman Murder Case
1. Suspect Identified: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that a suspect has been identified in West Bengal, and efforts are underway to arrest him.
2. No Arrests Yet: Despite identifying the suspect, no arrests have been made so far. Police are questioning several suspects in connection with the crime.
3. Murder Timeline: Police believe Mahalakshmi may have been killed on or after September 2, as her mobile phone was switched off from that day. They are analysing her call records to gather more information.
4. Family's Lack of Contact: It was surprising to the police that none of Mahalakshmi's family members contacted her for a long period, despite her phone being switched off, as per a TOI report.
5. Crime Scene Details: The crime scene was horrific, with insects and worms swarming the floor and emerging from the fridge where the body parts were stored. Images of the crime scene accessed by Times Now showed her head placed on the bottom shelf and one of her feet on the top shelf of the fridge. Even the police had to enter the crime scene wearing masks due to the strong odour.
6. Murder Similarities: The case is reminiscent of the Shraddha Walkar murder in Delhi in 2022, where the victim's body was similarly dismembered and stored in a fridge.
7.Victim Never Interacted Much: The discovery has left the neighbourhood in shock. Neighbours mentioned that Mahalakshmi did not interact much and that they were unaware she was married.
8. Police Investigating Motive: Police are exploring the possibility that the killer knew the victim personally, as there were no signs of robbery and valuables were left untouched.
9. Living Conditions: Mahalakshmi, originally from Nepal, had been residing in the Bengaluru flat for five months. Her husband, from whom she was separated, lives in Nelamangala with their child.
10. Government’s Assurance on Safety: Amid rising concerns over women’s safety, the Home Minister assured that the Nirbhaya programme is ongoing, with measures like CCTV installation being strengthened to ensure public safety.
The search for prime suspect is still on as police continues with the investigation.