Bengaluru Wife Murder Case: Frustrated by divorce notice, former tech employee followed his wife, waited and shot her while returning home. Did doubt and ego take the life of an educated woman? The accused himself went to the police station and confessed to the crime.
Bengaluru Domestic Violence Shooting: A very shocking case has come to light from Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, where a former tech employee shot his wife dead in public. According to the police, the accused had received a legal notice of divorce a few days ago, after which he took this dreadful step. This case once again raises the question that when does a domestic dispute turn into deadly violence?
When and where did the incident occur?
This incident took place on Tuesday evening, 23 December. The time is said to be between 6:30 to 7 o’clock. The incident took place in the limits of Magadi Road police station. According to the police, the accused had already collected information about his wife’s movements and kept waiting for her at the same place. As soon as the woman reached there, the accused allegedly opened fire directly, killing her on the spot.
Who was the deceased?
The deceased woman has been identified as Bhuvaneshwari (39). She was working as Assistant Manager in Basaveshwarnagar branch of Union Bank of India. After the incident, he was immediately taken to a private hospital, but doctors confirmed his death due to gunshot.
Who is the accused and what is his background?
The name of the accused is Balamurugan (40). He is a former software engineer and previously worked at Capgemini Company in Whitefield area of Bengaluru. He was married to Bhuvaneshwari in the year 2011. The couple also have two children.
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What was the root of the dispute between husband and wife?
According to the police, Balamurugan suspected his wife of having an extra marital affair. For this reason, there were constant fights between the two. Bhuvaneshwari wanted a legal separation, but the accused was opposing it. The two were living separately for about one and a half months, and Bhuvaneshwari had left the marital home with the children six months ago.
Can a divorce notice kill someone?
On Tuesday evening in Bengaluru, 39-year-old woman Bhuvaneshwari, who was an assistant manager at Union Bank of India, was returning home as usual. Little did they know that waiting for them was her own husband – a husband who was distraught by the divorce notice. According to the police, the accused Balamurugan, who was previously a software engineer, had been keeping an eye on his wife’s activities for some time. As soon as Bhuvaneshwari reached him, he opened fire. He died on the spot.
What did the accused do after the murder?
After the incident, Balamurugan directly reached Magadi Road police station and surrendered before the police, confessing his crime. Police have registered a case of murder against him and further investigation is underway. This incident in Bengaluru is not just a murder, but presents a dangerous picture of increasing intolerance and mental imbalance in relationships. This case is a serious warning to both the society and the system.
a cautionary tale
A former tech professional, a bank officer’s wife, two innocent children and a broken relationship – this story is not just a murder, but a scary picture of increasing violence in relationships. This case clearly shows how dangerous the consequences can be when ego, doubt and anger take over.