A 27-year-old man was allegedly tied up and burned alive by a woman he was in a relationship with inside her home in Bengaluru on Tuesday afternoon, in what police suspect was a premeditated killing.
The incident took place around 2 pm in Anjananagar under the limits of Byadarahalli Police Station. The victim, identified as Kiran, had gone to the woman’s house when no one else was present.
According to police, the accused, identified as Prema, allegedly told Kiran she would propose to him in a “western style.” She then tied his hands and legs with a rope and blindfolded him. When he questioned the restraints, she reportedly told him it was part of the act.
Investigators said the woman then poured kerosene on Kiran and set him on fire. He died on the spot due to severe burn injuries.
Police suspect the crime may have been planned in advance, noting that kerosene had been kept ready. They are also examining claims that the accused recorded the incident on her mobile phone.
Both Kiran and Prema, aged 27, worked together at a Vi store near Bashyam Circle in Rajajinagar. Their acquaintance had developed into a relationship, police said.
According to investigators, tensions may have emerged recently, with the accused allegedly upset that Kiran had been ignoring her.
On the day of the incident, Kiran had reportedly gone to pick up Prema in connection with work related to a new Vi connection near Nelamangala. The two later went to her house in the Gadde Khan area, where the incident occurred.
The accused has been taken into custody and is being questioned. Senior officers, including ACP Ashok and Inspector Bhaskar, visited the scene.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North West) DL Nagesh confirmed that a case of murder has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Police are now piecing together the sequence of events, including the motive and the extent of planning involved in the crime.
Source: India Today