Transgender woman stabbed to death for resisting Rs 200 robbery bid in Bengaluru

Bengaluru police apprehended a 28-year-old man on Saturday for the murder of a 27-year-old transgender woman named Devi. The incident took place near the Majestic bus stand in the city around 2:30 am to 3 am. Deputy Commissioner of Police Yatish N informed that the accused approached Devi on a motorcycle, demanding Rs 200. When she refused and resisted, Gautham allegedly stabbed her on the head with a dagger.

He then stole her purse and mobile phone before fleeing on his motorcycle. Devi suffered severe injuries, collapsed at the scene, and succumbed to her wounds shortly thereafter. Gautham admitted during questioning that he was intoxicated and had intended to carry out a robbery. An associate of Devi, who witnessed the incident nearby, reported the murder to the Upparpet police station, leading to the filing of a murder case.

The authorities are also investigating whether Gautham had a history of involvement in other robbery cases in the city.