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Crime
Police arrest suspect in robbery‑murder of 65‑year‑old woman outside Kengeri temple, Bangalore
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:04 AM
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Bangalore police have detained a man suspected of robbing and killing a 65‑year‑old woman outside the Kengeri temple, officials said.
Police in Bangalore announced the arrest of a man suspected of both robbery and murder after a 65-year-old woman was found dead outside the Kengeri temple. The victim was identified only by her age, and the incident occurred in the vicinity of the temple premises.
According to a statement released by the local police, the suspect was apprehended shortly after the crime was reported. Investigators are conducting a forensic examination of the scene and have begun questioning witnesses to establish a timeline of events.
The case is being treated as a serious violent crime, and authorities have urged the public to cooperate with any ongoing inquiries. No further details about the motive or the identity of the accused have been disclosed at this stage.
According to a statement released by the local police, the suspect was apprehended shortly after the crime was reported. Investigators are conducting a forensic examination of the scene and have begun questioning witnesses to establish a timeline of events.
The case is being treated as a serious violent crime, and authorities have urged the public to cooperate with any ongoing inquiries. No further details about the motive or the identity of the accused have been disclosed at this stage.