Bengaluru, September 18, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A man from Bihar has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly strangling his wife to death following a quarrel and subsequently pouring hot oil on her body, police said on Friday.
The incident took place at the couple’s residence in Bilekahalli, under the jurisdiction of Mico Layout police station, on Thursday.
The deceased has been identified as Gunja Madeshia, while her husband, Ranjith Kumar Gupta, has been arrested in connection with the case.
According to police, the couple, who hailed from Bihar, lived in Bengaluru with their two children and had reportedly been involved in frequent quarrels.
Police said the children were playing outside the house when Gupta and Gunja allegedly got into an argument. Gupta allegedly strangled his wife during the dispute, killing her.
Police further alleged that Gupta then poured hot oil on her body and attempted to peel her skin. When the police recovered the body, it was found in a severely damaged condition.
After the alleged murder, Gupta fled from the house. Police suspected his involvement after he escaped from the scene and subsequently traced and detained him.
During questioning, Gupta reportedly confessed to the crime, police said.
Police also said the accused allegedly attempted to die by suicide after the incident. Details about the circumstances and manner of the alleged attempt were not immediately available.
Investigators are probing the circumstances that led to the quarrel and the subsequent killing. The motive behind Gupta’s alleged actions has not yet been established.
Police are also questioning the accused to establish the sequence of events following the killing and determine the reason for allegedly pouring hot oil on the body.
A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
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