Bengaluru wife, lover held for murder staged as heart attack
Synopsis
A Bengaluru couple's alleged murder plot — strangle the husband, blame a bathroom fall and heart attack — unravelled only after a post-mortem and police interrogation. The case is a stark reminder of how staged natural-death scenes can delay justice; it took nearly a month and a suspect's confession before the wife was arrested.
Key Takeaways
Bengaluru Police arrested the deceased's wife and her alleged lover on November 6 for murdering him on October 12 .
The accused allegedly strangled and suffocated the man, then told family he had slipped and died of a heart attack.
The case began as a UDR and was converted to murder after the post-mortem report and an alleged confession by the first accused on November 5 .
Both accused were produced in court on November 6 and sent to seven days of police custody.
In a separate case, Kengeri Police arrested a man for allegedly murdering 65-year-old Narayanamma near Pataladamma Temple on November 3 and robbing her of cash and a gold ring.
Bengaluru Police on Monday, 9 November 2026, arrested two persons — including the wife of a deceased man — for allegedly murdering him and disguising his death as a heart attack at Doddathoguru on Bettadasanapura Main Road, within the limits of the Electronic City Police Station. The case, which began as an Unnatural Death Report (UDR), has since been converted into a murder case after post-mortem findings and confessions pointed to a premeditated killing.
How the Case Came to Light
The deceased man's brother filed a complaint on October 12, stating that his elder brother had slipped while heading to the bathroom and died following an apparent heart attack. Bengaluru Police registered a UDR and launched a preliminary inquiry. It was only after the post-mortem examination report was received and investigators pursued multiple angles that the narrative unravelled.
On November 5, police summoned one of the accused for questioning. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to having an illicit relationship with the deceased's wife. According to police, the deceased had discovered the affair and confronted both of them, reportedly warning them to end it.
Alleged Conspiracy and Method of Killing
Investigators allege that the two accused conspired to eliminate the deceased, whom they viewed as an obstacle to their relationship. Police say the accused allegedly strangled the man and suffocated him by covering his nose and mouth during the early hours of October 12. To conceal the crime, the accused reportedly told family members that he had slipped in the bathroom before suffering a cardiac episode.
Following the first accused's alleged confession, police took the deceased's wife into custody from her residence in Doddathoguru on November 6. She too allegedly confessed to her involvement during questioning. The UDR was subsequently converted to a murder case.
Custody and Investigating Officers
Both accused were produced before a court on November 6 and remanded to seven days of police custody. Further investigation is ongoing. The operation was conducted under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Electronic City Division, M. Narayana, and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Electronic City Division, K.M. Satish. The case was cracked by a team led by Electronic City Police Station Inspector Azruddin.
Second Bengaluru Murder: Elderly Woman Killed Near Temple
In a separate case, Kengeri Police arrested a man for allegedly murdering a 65-year-old woman and robbing her while she slept outside a temple. The victim, identified as Narayanamma, was found dead on November 3 in front of the Pataladamma Temple at Vrushabhavathi Nagar Layout in Konasandra, Bengaluru.
According to police, Narayanamma had left her home due to family problems and had been sleeping outside the temple for several days. A local resident discovered her body and informed her son, who identified her. Police initially filed a UDR but upgraded it to a murder case on November 5 after the post-mortem and investigation indicated she had been killed.
A suspect was apprehended in Vrushabhavathi Nagar Layout on November 6. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed. Police say the accused, reportedly facing a financial crunch to fund personal habits, targeted Narayanamma after observing that she slept alone. He allegedly covered her mouth, assaulted her, and robbed her of cash and a gold ring before fleeing. Police noted the accused had prior cases under the NDPS Act and for robbery at Girinagar and Cottonpet police stations. Investigation in both cases continues.
Point of View
But forensic follow-through depends heavily on a family member raising suspicion or police acting on intuition. In the first case, it took nearly a month and an interrogation-induced confession to establish murder — a timeline that raises questions about how many similar staged deaths go uninvestigated. The second case is equally troubling: a homeless elderly woman killed for a gold ring, by a man with a prior criminal record. Bengaluru's rapid urbanisation has expanded both economic desperation and social invisibility, and the city's crime response framework has not kept pace.
NationPress
9 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the Bengaluru wife and her alleged lover arrested?
They were arrested for allegedly murdering the woman's husband on October 12 at Doddathoguru, Bengaluru, and staging his death as a heart attack. Police say the two allegedly conspired after the deceased discovered their affair and warned them to end it.
How did police uncover the alleged murder staged as a heart attack?
The case was initially registered as an Unnatural Death Report after the deceased's brother filed a complaint. Post-mortem findings and subsequent interrogation of the first accused on November 5 — who allegedly confessed to the affair and the killing — led police to arrest the wife and convert the case to murder.
What is the current status of the two accused in the husband murder case?
Both accused were produced before a court on November 6 and remanded to seven days of police custody. The investigation is ongoing under the Electronic City Police Station.
Who was Narayanamma, and what happened to her?
Narayanamma was a 65-year-old woman who had been sleeping outside the Pataladamma Temple in Konasandra, Bengaluru, after leaving home due to family disputes. She was allegedly murdered and robbed of cash and a gold ring on November 3; a suspect was arrested on November 6.
Did the accused in the Narayanamma case have a prior criminal record?
Yes. According to police, the arrested suspect had prior cases registered against him under the NDPS Act and for robbery at Girinagar and Cottonpet police stations in Bengaluru.
