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The gruesome murder of Mahalakshmi, a 29-year-old saleswoman in Bengaluru, has sent shockwaves through the nation. The Bengaluru Police have identified one of her colleagues, Mukti, as the primary suspect in the case. Sources suggest that Mukti harbored resentment towards Mahalakshmi's close relationship with another man, though the identity of this individual remains undisclosed by authorities. The discovery of Mahalakshmi's body, chopped into over 50 pieces and found in a refrigerator at her apartment, has sparked a chilling investigation.
Police sources have revealed that Mukti's phone has been switched off and efforts are underway to locate him near the Odisha-West Bengal border. This information corroborates a statement made by Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, who confirmed that the primary suspect in the case originates from Odisha and had been residing in Bengaluru. However, the police have yet to apprehend him, suspecting his current location to be in West Bengal.
The horrific details surrounding Mahalakshmi's death have been further amplified by the post-mortem report, which confirmed that her body was dismembered into 59 pieces. Samples from her intestines have been sent for toxicological analysis to determine if she was poisoned before her death. Forensics are also scrutinizing fingerprints recovered from the refrigerator, seeking crucial evidence to connect the suspect to the crime scene.
The victim's family has spoken out about the devastating loss, expressing their grief and demanding justice for their loved one. Mahalakshmi's mother, Meena Rana, revealed that she last saw her daughter on the Rakshabandhan festival. She discovered Mahalakshmi's mutilated body in the apartment after a foul odor alerted her to the horrific scene. The victim's elder sister, also seeking a stringent punishment for the perpetrator, poignantly expressed her disbelief at the brutal nature of the crime.
Further adding to the complexities of the case, Mahalakshmi's estranged husband, Hemanth, has accused Ashraf, a man he claims had an extramarital affair with his wife, of being involved in her murder. Hemanth alleges that Ashraf is from Uttarakhand and that the affair began sometime between April and May of 2023. However, Mahalakshmi had reportedly not disclosed the relationship to her estranged husband. The police have been made aware of Hemanth's accusations and are investigating all leads in the case.
The investigation into Mahalakshmi's murder is ongoing, with authorities pursuing all possible avenues to gather evidence and apprehend the suspect. The chilling nature of the crime has sent shockwaves through Bengaluru and across India, raising concerns about women's safety and the disturbing prevalence of violence against women. The public is anxiously awaiting updates on the case as investigators strive to bring justice to Mahalakshmi and provide answers to her heartbroken family.