Habitual offender arrested for murdering 65-year-old woman in Bengaluru

The police in Kengeri have arrested a habitual offender for allegedly murdering a 65-year-old woman named Narayanamma who was found dead outside a temple in Vrushabhavathi Nagar Layout. According to the police report, Narayanamma had been staying outside the Pataladamma Temple due to family issues and was discovered dead in front of the temple on November 3.

Initially, the police registered her death as an unnatural cause. However, after a post-mortem examination and further investigation, they suspected she had been murdered and robbed of her cash and a gold ring. A murder case was then registered.

During the investigation, the police came across a suspicious individual moving around the Vrushabhavathi Nagar Layout. On Friday, this person was apprehended and during interrogation, allegedly confessed to the crime. The accused claimed he had noticed Narayanamma sleeping alone and decided to rob her to fund his vices. On the night of November 3, the accused allegedly went to the spot, covered her mouth, assaulted her, and stole her cash and gold ring before leaving her dead.

The accused has a history of criminal activities, previously involved in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act offenses and robbery cases at Girinagar and Cottonpet police stations. Further investigation and interrogations are ongoing.