Tragic End: The Case of the Suitcase Murder

A 17-year-old girl's body was found in a suitcase near Bengaluru, leading to the arrest of seven individuals and a minor from Bihar. Investigations reveal she was lured by Ashiq Kumar into a relationship, then strangled in a violent argument. A case of murder is under further investigation.

In a shocking development near Bengaluru, authorities have arrested seven individuals and a minor after finding the body of a 17-year-old girl stuffed inside a suitcase. The gruesome discovery was made on the city's outskirts, sparking a wide-ranging investigation that quickly led police to Bihar for a breakthrough in the case.

The victim, originally from Bihar, reportedly traveled to Bengaluru on May 18, enticed by Ashiq Kumar, a factory worker already married with children. Tensions reportedly escalated between the pair following a heated argument, culminating in the girl's death at a Bommanahalli residence on May 20.

Police detailed that in the aftermath, the involved parties sought to cover up the crime by placing the victim's body into a suitcase and discarding it near Chandapura railway bridge. A significant operation subsequently led to tracking down and apprehending the suspects in Bihar. Preliminary inquiries continue as the motive behind the heinous act remains scrutinized.

(With inputs from agencies.)