Brutal Murder in Bengaluru: 70-Year-Old Woman's Body Chopped and Hidden in Drum

In a chilling discovery, the lifeless and dismembered body of a 70-year-old woman has been uncovered in Bengaluru 's KR Puram area. The grim remains were concealed within a drum, callously discarded at a desolate site near an abandoned residence.
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The victim, identified as Sushilamma , shared a rented flat near Nisarga Layout with her daughter, in proximity to KR Puram. The shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving authorities scrambling to piece together the gruesome puzzle.

Raman Gupta, Additional Commissioner East, revealed disturbing details about the victim's living situation. "The victim was residing with her daughter and a few relatives, all of whom lived in close proximity," he disclosed. The circumstances surrounding the brutal act remain shrouded in mystery, raising concerns about the safety of the neighbourhood.


Preliminary police reports indicate that the assailants ruthlessly severed the woman's arms and legs, leaving these body parts ominously missing. The macabre scene was brought to the attention of authorities when locals detected a putrid odour wafting from the area, prompting an immediate investigation.

Mr. Gupta, accompanied by senior officers, arrived at the crime scene to assess the situation. "The incident may have occurred yesterday. I am here with senior officers to examine the spot," he commented, highlighting the urgency of the ongoing investigation.


Promising an exhaustive inquiry, Mr. Gupta affirmed, "All necessary investigation will be conducted by our officers. We are actively pursuing the investigation, and we aim to catch the perpetrators as soon as possible." The community remains on edge as law enforcement works tirelessly to unravel the sinister circumstances surrounding this heinous crime.