In a breakthrough investigation, Bengaluru police have arrested Lakshman, a 30-year-old electrician, in connection with the murder and robbery of a 50-year-old woman who had been missing for four months. According to the police, Lakshman murdered the woman to pay off his debts.
The police arrested Lakshman, a resident of KHB Colony Quarters slum near Nagenahalli in Yelahanka, on murder charges. The arrest was confirmed by B Dayananda, the Commissioner of Bengaluru Police, on Tuesday.
The woman, who had been missing for several months, was found to have been robbed and killed by Lakshman, who allegedly committed the crime as a means to resolve his financial issues. Authorities are continuing their investigation to gather more details about the incident and any possible motive behind the crime.
The arrest of Lakshman has brought a significant lead in the case, and the police are working to ensure justice for the victim.
