{
  "id": 18671507,
  "title": "Bengaluru: Seven-murder accused allegedly terrorised neighbours for years, say residents",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/bengaluru-seven-murder-accused-allegedly-terrorised-neighbours-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T08:36:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-seven-murder-accused-allegedly-terrorised-neighbours-for-years-say-residents/article71675781.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seven people in Bengaluru were murdered, sparking concerns over law and order. Indushekhar, accused of the murders, allegedly terrorized his neighbors for years, according to residents in the area near Bhashyam Circle in Rajajinagar. Neighbors reported him as a nightmare, causing many to vacate the premises, unable to endure his abuse. Venkatesh, a nearby stove repairer, stated that Indushekhar was a constant source of distress. Anand E., president of a small political party, revealed he had been threatened by Indushekhar, who recorded videos and threatened to expose them when they held a meeting in their office. The landlord had even instructed residents not to engage with Indushekhar. Residents claimed that Indushekhar used his YouTube channel, 'Taana Varadi,' and his monthly tabloid as weapons against them. Indushekhar had been living in the building for over a decade and was friends with the landlord's son. Despite this, he filed a civil case claiming ownership of the house he resided in. Indushekhar was also involved in a chain-snatching case registered in Madanayakanahalli police station.",
  "summary": "Anand E., president of a small political party that operates from a small space on the first floor, just below Indushekhar’s house, said he had been threatened by him.",
  "key_points": [
    "Seven people murdered in Bengaluru, causing law and order concerns",
    "Indushekhar terrorized neighbors for years, causing many to leave",
    "Indushekhar used YouTube and tabloid to threaten residents"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}