Kengeri Horror: Man Kills Elderly Woman Sleeping Outside Temple for Gold
A man was arrested for murdering a 65-year-old woman sleeping outside a Kengeri temple to steal her gold and cash.
In a chilling incident that has shocked the residents of Vrushabhavathi Nagar, the Kengeri Police have arrested a man for the brutal murder of a 65-year-old woman. The victim, identified as Narayanamma, was allegedly killed for her cash and jewellery while she was sleeping in front of the Pataladamma Temple.
A Tragic Discovery
The grim discovery was made on November 3, 2026, when a local resident noticed the elderly woman lying lifeless in front of the Pataladamma Temple at Vrushabhavathi Nagar Layout, Konasandra. It was revealed that Narayanamma had been sleeping outside the temple for several days after leaving her home due to ongoing family disputes.
The resident immediately alerted the woman's son, who arrived at the scene and identified the body. Initially, the Kengeri Police registered the incident as an Unnatural Death Report (UDR) based on the son's complaint.
From Accident to Murder Investigation
The trajectory of the case changed on November 5. Following a detailed post-mortem examination and critical tips provided by police informants, investigators discovered that Narayanamma had not died of natural causes. The evidence pointed toward a violent murder and the theft of her belongings, prompting the police to upgrade the case to a murder investigation.
The Arrest and Confession
Acting swiftly, the police team spotted a suspicious individual wandering around the Vrushabhavathi Nagar Layout on November 6. Upon being apprehended and interrogated, the man confessed to the crime.
During the interrogation, the accused admitted that he was desperate for money to fund his "bad habits." Having noticed the elderly woman sleeping alone and vulnerable, he targeted her in the early hours of November 3. He detailed how he approached her, covered her mouth to stifle any screams, and assaulted her with his hands before stealing a gold ring and cash.
A History of Crime
Police records indicate that the accused is no stranger to the law. He has previous criminal records, including cases related to robbery and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, registered at the Cottonpet and Girinagar Police Stations.
The Police Operation
The investigation and subsequent arrest were carried out under the guidance of Soumya Latha SK, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-West Division), and the leadership of Sathyavathi S, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Kengeri Sub-Division). The operational team was led by Police Inspector Sri Jagadeesh N along with other staff from the Kengeri Police Station.
The accused remains in custody as further interrogation continues to uncover more details about the crime.