Bengaluru techie murdered by neighbour, not killed in fire; probe reveals twist
India Today••world
Key Points:
- A 34-year-old techie named Sharmila was found dead in her rented flat in east Bengaluru on January 3, initially suspected to have died from suffocation due to a fire.
- Police investigation revealed that Sharmila was murdered by an 18-year-old neighbor, Krishnayya, who had a one-sided obsession with her and entered her flat through a balcony window.
- The accused allegedly strangled Sharmila after she resisted his inappropriate behavior, then set fire to the flat to destroy evidence and make the death appear accidental.
- Neighbors confirmed Sharmila and the accused knew each other, and the police have arrested Krishnayya, who is now in custody as the investigation continues.
