Karnataka Police sent Teams to Odisha in Search of Mahalaxmi Murder Suspect

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara announced on Wednesday that four police teams have been dispatched to Odisha to apprehend the suspect in the Mahalaxmi murder case. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara revealed that authorities acted on intelligence indicating that the accused was hiding in Odisha. “Once the accused is arrested, we will be able to provide all the details about the case. Currently, police have taken two to three individuals into custody, as evidence points towards a suspect in Odisha,” he stated.

The murder case came to light after neighbours noticed a foul smell emanating from Mahalaxmi’s house for two days and informed her relatives. Mahalaxmi’s mother and sister came to her house on Saturday and witnessed the horrifying scene. her body had been dismembered into over 50 pieces and stuffed into a refrigerator, which, despite being operational, was infested with maggots. A suitcase was also discovered near the fridge.

her body had been dismembered into over 50 pieces and stuffed into a refrigerator, which, despite being operational, was infested with maggots. A suitcase was also discovered near the fridge. Authorities suspect that Mahalaxmi was murdered at the beginning of the month, with her body cut into pieces using a sharp weapon, such as a knife or sword. Originally from Tripura, Mahalaxmi had been working at a popular mall in Bengaluru.

Residents of her neighborhood noted that Mahalaxmi had been living alone for the past five months and was not very social, although her brother had stayed with her for a few days. Police investigations have revealed that she was married and had a son, but was living separately. On Monday, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda confirmed, “We have clear information about the accused who committed this crime.” The suspect is reportedly from another state but had been residing in Bengaluru.