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Crime
Bengaluru Woman Accused of Killing Husband with Lover, Then Strangling Son
✍️ Gulf News
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 11:38 AM
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Police in Bengaluru say a woman conspired with a lover to murder her husband and later strangled her son, who witnessed the crime.
Bengaluru police have reported that a woman, together with a lover, fatally assaulted her husband. The couple allegedly carried out the murder at a residence in the city, according to statements released to the media.
The investigation revealed that the woman's son, who was present at the scene, was subsequently strangled by his mother after witnessing the homicide. Police say the act was intended to silence the child and prevent identification of the perpetrators.
Authorities have detained the woman and her accomplice for further questioning. The case is being treated as a homicide and child murder, with forensic teams collecting evidence to support prosecution.
The police have not disclosed the identities of those involved, nor the exact location of the crime, pending formal charges and court proceedings.
The incident has prompted local officials to call for heightened vigilance in domestic violence cases and to reinforce support mechanisms for vulnerable families.
The investigation revealed that the woman's son, who was present at the scene, was subsequently strangled by his mother after witnessing the homicide. Police say the act was intended to silence the child and prevent identification of the perpetrators.
Authorities have detained the woman and her accomplice for further questioning. The case is being treated as a homicide and child murder, with forensic teams collecting evidence to support prosecution.
The police have not disclosed the identities of those involved, nor the exact location of the crime, pending formal charges and court proceedings.
The incident has prompted local officials to call for heightened vigilance in domestic violence cases and to reinforce support mechanisms for vulnerable families.