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News18
7 hours ago
- News18
Man Murders Married Lover In Mandya Days After Facebook Meet, Held With Her Phone
Last Updated: Fearing discovery, Puneeth allegedly took Preethi's mobile phone and moved her body to his farmland, burying it there In a chilling murder case, a man has been arrested in Karnataka's Mandya district for allegedly murdering his married lover just days after they connected on Facebook. The brief but intense interaction between the two culminated in a brutal act of violence. The victim, 28-year-old Preethi, was reported missing by her husband on June 23 in Hassan's Hosakoppa area. The investigation began when police discovered Preethi's mobile phone was still active. As Mallikarjun Baladandi, Mandya's superintendent of police, explained, 'When we called, a man named Puneeth from Karoti village answered. He said, 'She had rented our car and then took a bus. She left her phone behind; that's why I have it now'." The case took a grim turn when a villager informed authorities of a body found nearby, which was later identified as Preethi's. According to SP Baladandi, Puneeth, a 30-year-old car renter, had met Preethi, who worked in a garment factory, just a week earlier through Facebook. Their online conversations quickly grew frequent. On Sunday, Preethi asked Puneeth to come to Hassan, and he brought her to Mysuru in a rented car. They visited a few places before checking into a lodge near KRS, where they reportedly had sexual relations. The situation escalated when Preethi allegedly insisted on continuing their physical relationship, which Puneeth was reluctant to do. He drove her towards KR Pete, but her persistence reportedly continued. Puneeth then took her to a forested area in Katteraghatta. 'She expressed a desire to stay with him longer. He refused, saying there were people around. They argued, and he slapped her. She fell to the ground. He then picked up a stone and hit her with it, killing her," SP Baladandi stated. Fearing discovery, Puneeth allegedly took her mobile phone and moved Preethi's body to his farmland, burying it there. 'We have registered a case of murder and arrested him," confirmed SP Baladandi. He added that this tragic meeting was their first in-person encounter, despite their online communication spanning just four days. Preethi was married with two children and had reportedly told her family she was going to the garment factory. Further interrogation of Puneeth is underway. First Published:
India Today
14 hours ago
- India Today
Karnataka man kills woman he met on Facebook for insisting on sexual relationship
A 28-year-old woman from Karnataka's Hassan district was murdered by a man she had met just days earlier through Facebook. The accused then buried her body in his farmland in to the police, the deceased, identified as Preethi, a married woman with two children, first connected with the accused, Puneeth, on Facebook last Thursday. Their online exchanges quickly progressed to phone calls, and by Sunday, the two had met in person for the first time. Puneeth brought Preethi from Hassan to Mysuru in a rented car, and after visiting a few places, they checked into a lodge near Krishna Raja Sagar, where they reportedly had sexual this, Preethi allegedly expressed her desire to continue the physical relationship, but Puneeth was reluctant. Police say she again insisted when they reached KR Pete, prompting him to take her to a forested area in Katteraghatta. There, an argument broke out, during which Puneeth is said to have struck Preethi on the head. When she collapsed and started bleeding, he picked up a stone and smashed her head, killing her on the spot. He then transported the body to his village, Karotigram, and buried her on his farmland. Mallikarjun Baladandi, Superintendent of Police, Mandya, confirmed that a missing complaint had been filed by Preethi's husband in Hassan on June 23. The investigation took a turn when police dialled her phone and found it answered by Puneeth, who claimed she had taken a bus after renting his car and left the phone behind. However, villagers later alerted the police about a woman's body found nearby, which was identified as Preethi's by her accused has been arrested and charged with murder. Police confirmed that this was the first time the two had met in person, though they had been in contact over the phone for several days. Further investigation is ongoing.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Time of India
Bus driver suspended for trying to run over woman in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A BMTC bus driver has been suspended after he allegedly tried to run over a woman during a road-rage incident in central Bengaluru recently. The May 23 incident at Queens Circle came to light after a video clip went viral. Deekshitha Reddy Y, 30, a medical student residing at Vinayaka Layout in Vijayanagar, stated in her complaint to Cubbon Park traffic police that she was driving on Kasturba Road when the bus coming from behind hit her SUV, causing damage to it. When she confronted the bus driver, Puneeth, by standing in front of the vehicle, he allegedly drove it forward. She escaped unhurt by moving to the left side of the bus. A senior officer said it was found that Deekshitha had earlier argued with a truck driver over reckless driving near Hudson Circle. The bus, which happened to be passing by, got stuck in traffic. The bus driver allegedly passed comments at her, prompting her to follow the vehicle and try to block its path. The bus then hit the SUV and the driver fled the scene. Deekshitha stated that she only wanted an apology from the bus driver. A case has been registered against the driver under BNS Section 281 (rash driving) and relevant sections of the IMV Act. The bus has been seized, and action is being taken against Puneeth, police said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Rio De Janeiro (consulte o preço) Alarmes Saiba Mais Undo However, Puneeth told the media that the woman was arguing with a truck driver after overtaking from the left and getting between the truck and the bus. As this was causing a traffic jam, he merely pointed out her reckless driving and moved ahead. Puneeth claimed that she then started driving her SUV, attempting to block the bus's path. He maintained that he did not intend to run over her and was only trying to steer the bus to the left side when she was directly in front of the vehicle. He alleged that she tried to stop the bus and even attempted to assault him. BMTC, in its clarification, stated that the incident stemmed from a minor collision. The woman exited her SUV and stood in front of the bus at a signal, blocking its path in an attempt to question the driver. The bus driver allegedly tried to move the vehicle forward while she was still standing in front. Based on initial findings, the driver has been placed under suspension pending a departmental inquiry.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Four, including three cops, held for extortion in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: A YouTuber and three cops attached to Chikkajala police station have been arrested by the Bagaluru police for allegedly extorting around Rs 56 lakh from a tax consultant. The accused are Praveen, a YouTuber and the kingpin of the racket, head constable Vijay Kumar, constables K Santosh and Manjunath. The police said that the complainant, Nagaraj Bandaru (34), was introduced to Puneeth. Puneeth allegedly lured Bandaru by claiming that he was planning to buy a USDT, a cryptocurrency, and that if Bandaru brought Rs 50 lakh in cash, he would receive Rs 65 lakh. Bandaru arranged the amount and went to a hotel on May 5. However, Puneeth did not arrive on time and informed that he won't be able to make it, and Bandaru left the hotel in his car. Then, a team led by constable Santosh intercepted him and allegedly threatened him by accusing him of illegal money transfer and extorted Rs 6 lakh, the police said. Puneeth called Bandaru again and asked him to come to another location. Puneeth, along with his associates, allegedly assaulted him there and robbed him of Rs 50 lakh. Bandaru filed a complaint then. Puneeth and other accomplices remain at large.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Advocate, caretaker found dead in mysterious circumstances in rural Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A 27-year-old advocate N Ramya and her caretaker Puneeth, 20, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in her house in Srinivasapura, Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural. The incident came to light on Thursday night, when Puneeth entered the house around 8pm and found Ramya hanging from the ceiling of her bedroom. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Her father, Nagaraj, and younger sister had gone out. A distant relative of Nagaraj, Puneeth lived with the family after Nagaraj's wife passed away in 2020. "Puneeth was very attached to Ramya and he called her Akka (sister). Her death panicked him. He sent a voice message, saying Ramya committed suicide on WhatsApp to a few close family members. Then, he switched off his mobile and hung himself in another room," police said. Ramya's family members suspect murder. "Based on a statement made by Ramya's family, we have taken up a murder case against unknown persons. Also, the family filed another complaint, saying Puneeth, after coming across Ramya's dead body, committed suicide in sheer panic," a senior police officer said. "Once we receive the autopsy report of Ramya and Puneeth, we will get a clear picture," the officer said.
