Bengaluru, November 8: In a harrowing incident, a yoga teacher from Bengaluru narrowly escaped death after being kidnapped, assaulted, and buried alive by four hired killers. The incident occurred in a forest area in Chikkaballapur district. The woman reportedly used a breathing technique to fake the death.

According to a report published by India Today, the victim woman was identified as Archana (35). Archana, using her yoga expertise in breath control, pretended to be dead after being left in a shallow pit covered with branches by her abductors. Believing her to be lifeless, the assailants fled the scene with her valuables. Bengaluru Shocker: Mother Hides 1-Month-Old Daughter’s Body in Water Tank in Iggalur After Infant Accidentally Dies in Her Lap, Fabricates Kidnapping Story To Avoid Blame.

Woman Fakes Death to Escape Hired Killers

Once they were gone, Archana managed to climb out of the pit and reached the police station to file a complaint. The Chikkaballapur district police revealed that Archana was targeted due to her alleged relationship with Santosh, a friend of her husband. Santosh’s wife, Bindu, suspicious of their relationship, allegedly plotted Archana’s murder. Bindu hired Satheesh Reddy, a man with a criminal record, to carry out the attack.

Woman Kidnapped, Assaulted, and Buried Alive in Karnataka

Reddy befriended Archana under the pretext of wanting to learn yoga, gained her trust, and then arranged for her abduction. Along with three others, he assaulted her in his car before taking her to the forest. The police have arrested Satheesh Reddy, Bindu, and three others identified as Nagendra Reddy, Ramana Reddy, and Ravi. They also recovered the cash and jewellery stolen from Archana. Newborn Killed in Bengaluru: Baby Found Dead in Water Tank, Murder Investigation Underway.

Chikkaballapur Superintendent of Police, DL Nagesh, said, "On October 24, we received a complaint from Archana about kidnap, assault, and an attempt on her life. Bindu had allegedly hired Satheesh Reddy, who posed as a detective. All accused have been arrested.”

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