Overview
- Ranjitha H G, 23–24, was found dead at a rented home near Kodathi after weeks of reported domestic disputes and alleged caste-based abuse.
- Ayyappa K B, 26–29, a dry fruit shop supervisor, allegedly strangled her with a wire following an argument over marriage.
- Investigators say he attempted to pass the death off as hanging, informing the house owner and the family before shifting her to a hospital.
- The victim’s family filed a complaint after rejecting his suicide claim, and police report that Ayyappa confessed during interrogation.
- Post-mortem at Vydehi Hospital confirmed death by asphyxiation, the accused was produced in court and remanded, and Varthur police continue the probe.