Suspicion of Infidelity Leads to Horror: Bengaluru Man Kills Wife, Dumps Body in Drain
A 22-year-old man from Bihar was arrested in Bengaluru for murdering his wife over suspicion of infidelity and dumping her body in a drain.
A shocking case of domestic violence and cold-blooded murder has come to light in Bengaluru, where a 22-year-old migrant labourer allegedly killed his wife and disposed of her body in a stormwater drain. The arrest follows a meticulous investigation by the city police after an unidentified body was discovered wrapped in plastic.
From Love to Tragedy
The accused, identified as Mohammad Irfaj, and the victim, Ruksana, were both natives of Bihar. Their story began with a romance while they were selling balloons in their home state. Ruksana, who was 25, had been married previously and had a child from her first marriage.
The couple married approximately a year ago and relocated to Bengaluru about six months prior. In the city, Irfaj found work at a local garment factory, hoping for a fresh start. However, the harmony of their relationship soon dissolved into conflict.
The Motive: Jealousy and Conflict
According to police investigators, the marriage became increasingly strained in recent months. Irfaj grew suspicious of Ruksana's fidelity, alleging that she was frequently talking to someone on the phone. This suspicion led to frequent and heated quarrels between the couple.
A Gruesome Crime and Elaborate Cover-up
The tension reached a violent peak on October 10. Police report that Irfaj attacked Ruksana with a stone, killing her instantly. To ensure there was no struggle or sound, he allegedly stuffed a piece of cloth into her mouth.
To hide the evidence, Irfaj executed a calculated plan:
- He located an unattended motorcycle parked nearby and broke its handle lock.
- He stuffed Ruksana's body into a bag and placed it between the handlebars of the stolen bike.
- He pushed the vehicle to the Gopalapura drainage area.
- He dumped the body, wrapped in a plastic cover, into the stormwater drain.
The Police Investigation
The crime remained hidden until October 13, when the body was discovered in the drain. Because the body was wrapped and lacked immediate identification, the Magadi Road police faced a challenging start to their investigation.
Determined to find the victim, the police formed more than 10 specialized teams. These teams conducted extensive door-to-door verifications and cross-referenced all recent missing person reports in the vicinity.
The Breakthrough
The breakthrough came when local residents in Gopalapura informed the police that a woman from their neighborhood had been missing for several days. This lead pointed the investigators toward Mohammad Irfaj.
Upon being brought in for questioning, Irfaj allegedly confessed to the murder during interrogation. He is now in police custody, and further investigations are underway to uncover more details surrounding the incident.