Prime Suspect In Bengaluru Murder Case Dies By Suicide In Odisha

Bhadrak, Odisha – Mukti Ranjan Ray, the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of 29-year-old Mahalakshmi, has allegedly died by suicide while on the run.

Ray, who was accused of killing and dismembering Mahalakshmi’s body into 59 pieces, was found hanging from a tree in a village near the Dhusuri Police Station in Odisha’s Bhadrak district.

Ray, aged 30, had been evading arrest after Bengaluru police identified him as the primary suspect. He reportedly visited his native village on Tuesday but later left the area.

His body was discovered on the village outskirts, and local authorities informed Bengaluru police about the development.

Suicide Note Confession

According to Odisha’s Additional Director General of Law and Order, Sanjay Kumar, a suicide note was recovered from Ray, in which he allegedly confessed to Mahalakshmi’s murder. The note has been a crucial element in confirming Ray’s involvement in the crime.

Odisha police have registered a case of unnatural death, while Bengaluru police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder and Ray’s suicide.

Brutal Killing of Mahalakshmi

Mahalakshmi, a saleswoman, had been missing since September 1, with her family reporting that her phone had been switched off on September 2.

Her body was found on September 21 by her mother and sister at her residence in Vyalikaval, Bengaluru. The body was dismembered and stuffed into a refrigerator, sparking a city-wide investigation.

A post-mortem confirmed that her body had been chopped into 59 pieces.

Forensic experts have been working to analyze fingerprints found on the refrigerator, while toxicology reports are awaited to determine whether she was poisoned before her death.

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Personal Disputes

Ray and Mahalakshmi were colleagues, and sources suggest that Ray was discontented over Mahalakshmi’s relationship with another man.

Although her estranged husband, Hemanth Das, told police that she was involved in an illicit affair, the identity of the individual has not been disclosed.

Mahalakshmi had been living separately from her husband for the past nine months. They have a four-year-old daughter.

Ongoing Investigation

While Ray’s death has complicated the case, Bengaluru police are continuing their investigation to uncover further details and establish if others may have been involved.

The findings from forensic teams and toxicology reports are expected to shed more light on the incident.

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