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Hindustan Times
11-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru man kills nephew over gaming addiction, surrenders after three days: Report
A 50-year-old security guard in northwestern Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly murdering his teenage nephew over his gaming addiction. The incident took place on August 4 in Vinayak Nagar and has shocked residents in the area.(Pexel) The incident took place on August 4 in Vinayak Nagar and has shocked residents in the area. The accused, G R Nagaprasad, reportedly killed his 14-year-old nephew, Amogh Keerthi, by slitting his throat after an argument over money, Indian Express reported. (Also Read: 'Bengaluru roads are breaking our backs': Kin suffers slipped disc, author slams pothole-ridden commute) Police said the boy had asked his uncle for funds to spend on the popular online game Free Fire. When Nagaprasad refused, the disagreement escalated into a confrontation the night before the murder, the report further added. According to investigators, the teen went to bed following the argument. At around 5.50 am the next morning, while Amogh was asleep, Nagaprasad allegedly gagged him, tied up his hands and feet, and used a kitchen knife to slit his throat. He then cleaned the weapon, packed his belongings, and initially planned to take his own life. However, he later abandoned the idea and attempted to flee the city. (Also Read: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah orders probe into Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' allegations ahead of BBMP Polls) Nagaprasad travelled to the Majestic area in central Bengaluru, hoping to leave the state. But without sufficient money, he wandered the city for three days before finally surrendering at Soladevanahalli police station on August 7, police said. Amogh had been living with his uncle for the past 11 months after his mother, Shilpa, separated from her husband and sent the boy to Nagaprasad's home in the hope that it would help change his behaviour. Nagaprasad has been remanded in judicial custody as the investigation continues. (Also Read: Bengaluru Metro's yellow line opens to passengers today: Check route, timings, other details)
Hindustan Times
11-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
‘Bengaluru roads are breaking our backs': Kin suffers slipped disc, author slams pothole-ridden commute
A post by a author on social media platform X has gone viral after she slammed the appalling condition of Bengaluru's roads, calling them not just bad infrastructure but "civic cruelty." The comment triggered a flood of reactions from across the country. (Representational Image)(HT Photo) Sahana Singh's post, which includes a personal account of her brother-in-law suffering a slipped disc due to daily cycling on bumpy roads, has struck a chord with citizens frustrated by the city's crumbling commute. 'The roads of Bengaluru have got to be the worst in the world, absolutely worst of the worst,' Singh wrote. 'Whether I travel in autos or cars, I am holding my neck to prevent a recurrence of spondylitis.' Her brother-in-law, who cycles to work to avoid traffic jams, is now in severe pain, she added, blaming the uneven tar layering, potholes, and unscientific speed breakers. (Also Read: Bengaluru Metro's yellow line opens to passengers today: Check route, timings, other details) The post ends on a sharp note, 'Bengaluru's roads aren't taking us forward; they're breaking our backs.' could not independently verify the claims made by the X user. The comment triggered a flood of reactions from across the country, some empathetic, others skeptical, and a few sarcastic. Reactions online One user remarked, 'Recommend him to use public transport. You can't fit an elephant in a fridge. Bengaluru has 1.2 crore vehicles. How can the city cope when everyone brings an SUV to pick up 500 ml of Nandini milk?' Another added, 'Why should we let this go? Authorities must be penalised for such apathy. Maybe they should face jail time and asset seizures for every bad road.' Some chimed in with regional rivalry. 'If there were a beauty contest for worst roads, humara Gurugram would give you tough competition,' one quipped, while others nominated Pune as a close runner-up. A more extreme suggestion proposed, 'The best vehicle for Bengaluru roads is a helicopter.' However, not everyone agreed with Singh's assessment. One user called the post 'unnecessary gaslighting', saying, 'I've lived in Bengaluru for over 30 years. Some roads are bad, some are good, just like in every city. Yes, things need to improve, but this narrative is misleading.' The post has sparked a fresh round of civic debate over accountability, urban planning, and the mental and physical toll of Bengaluru's chaotic road conditions, an issue many residents feel is perennially ignored. (Also Read: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah orders probe into Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' allegations ahead of BBMP Polls)
