The Tilaknagar Police have registered a case of murder against a youth and his female friend after the former allegedly stabbed his 21-year-old friend to death over a row in Jayanagar on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Jeevan, delivery staff for an online portal, while the accused Kiran worked as sales staff at a showroom.
According to the police, the deceased Jeevan was in a relationship with Divya and they had broken up.
Divya later started dating Kiran, who was a friend of Jeevan. Divya used to upload pictures of her and Kiran which enraged Jeevan. He asked Divya to return his gifts following which her and the accused Kiran came to Jayanagar to return them.
Heated argument ensued between them which led to scuffle between Kiran and Jeevan, in the melee Kiran stabbed Jeevan with a knife he was carrying, killing him on the spot.
Passers by rushed to his help and alerted the police who shifted him to a hospital. Kiran also sustained injuries and was admitted for treatment.
Based on the complaint filed by the family of Jeevan, the police have registered a case of murder and are awaiting Kiran’s recovery to arrest him .
The police detained Divya and recorded her statement to ascertain facts of the case.
Another incident
In another incident a body of an unidentified man aged around 40 years was found murdered in Kumbalagodu Police Station limits on Thursday.
Mahimappa, a neighbour noticed the body with multiple injuries on the face and strangulated using a rope at a vacant site at Kempegowda Layout .
Based on his complaint, the police have registered a case of murder, and investigations are on to ascertain the deceased persons identity.
Published – September 11, 2025 11:56 pm IST
