In a swift and well-coordinated operation, Bengaluru police solved the murder of staff nurse Mamatha (39) within 24 hours of the crime. Her body was discovered at her residence in Pragathipura, under the jurisdiction of Kumaraswamy (KS) Layout police station.
Investigations revealed that the accused, Sudhakar, was Mamatha’s colleague and romantic partner. He has been arrested in connection with the case.
Mamatha, a native of Hiriyur taluk in Chitradurga district, had been working as a staff nurse at the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Bengaluru for the past year. During her tenure, she developed a close friendship with Sudhakar, which later evolved into a romantic relationship. Police sources noted that Sudhakar, who is younger than Mamatha, was initially unaware of her actual age.
Authorities continue to investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the murder.
