Bengaluru woman's murder suspect identified, over 30 pieces of body found in fridge

Karnataka's Home Minister, G Parmeshwar, confirmed that a suspect in the Mahalakshmi murder case has been identified in West Bengal, with efforts ongoing to arrest him.

In Short

• Woman, 29, was found dismembered in refrigerator
• No arrests yet, suspects being interrogated
• Mahalakshmi lived separately from husband in Bengaluru

Karnataka's Home Minister G Parmeshwar has said that authorities have identified a suspect believed to be in West Bengal in connection with the murder of a Bengaluru woman.

The body of 29-year-old Mahalakshmi was found chopped into 30 pieces in a refrigerator in her Bengaluru flat on September 21.

“There is information about a person from West Bengal being a suspect. Efforts are on to arrest him,” said Parmeshwar.

When asked if anyone was in custody, the Home Minister clarified, "No, there are suspects being questioned".

Mahalakshmi used to live in a one-bedroom apartment in Bengaluru's Vyalikaval area. She was married but was living separately from her husband.

After learning about the incident, her husband too came to the spot.

Regarding concerns over women’s safety, the Karnataka Home Minister assured the public that all necessary measures are being implemented. “The Nirbhaya program is ongoing. We have installed CCTVs and are looking into other such measures to ensure safety,” he added.

The opposition BJP recently demanded the resignation of Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil accusing him of indulging in irregularities in procurement of medical equipment for 18 medical colleges.

Responding to allegations from the BJP regarding Sharan Prakash Patil, Parmeshwar said, “I am unaware of this. Let us see”.