Terrifying Murder in Bengaluru: A sensational and heart-wrenching murder case came to light on Tuesday (20 April 2026) in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka and considered the IT hub of the country.
It shook the entire city. A woman working in a telecom store called her lover home, blindfolded him, tied him to a chair and set him on fire alive. Whoever heard this incident, his soul trembled.
Giving information, the police said that the accused woman Prerna (27) and the deceased Kiran (27) were in a relationship for the last one year. Both of them worked in a Vodafone store. In recent times, relations between the two had turned sour. Prerna was complaining that Kiran was ignoring her. He is also refusing to get married.
The crime was carried out in filmy style
The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon. Prerna called Kiran to her house in Anjanapur, South Bengaluru. She was alone at home at that time. After talking for some time, Prerna blindfolded Kiran and made her sit on a chair and started tying her. When Kiran opposed this, she called it part of a new type of proposal going on abroad.
Tied to a chair and blindfolded, Kiran had no idea what was going to happen to her. Meanwhile, Prerna brought a mixture of petrol and kerosene prepared in advance, poured it on him and set it on fire. It is being told that he also recorded this entire incident on camera.
What information did the police give?
According to police officer DCP DL Nagesh, if the preliminary investigation is to be believed, it has become clear that the woman has murdered her lover by setting him on fire. She was angry that he was ignoring her. The incident took place in Anjananagar area under Bayadarahalli police station area of Bengaluru. The police have taken the accused woman into custody and investigation into the case is ongoing. The family of deceased Kiran has been informed. After his arrival, further legal process will be completed.
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