Bengaluru, September 23: In a tragic incident, a 24-year-old man was brutally murdered, allegedly by his roommate, within the Sanjaynagar police station limits in Karnataka's Bengaluru. The two were reportedly involved in a love triangle, both vying for the affection of the same woman.

According to a report published by the New Indian Express, the deceased was identified as Varun Kotyan, while the accused was named Divesh. Varun, a resident of Geddalahalli and an employee at a factory in Bagalur, was out with Divesh and two other friends on Friday night, September 20. The group partied in Koramangala and later went for a bike ride towards Devanahalli, returning around 4:30 am on Saturday, September 21. After the ride, one friend stayed over at Varun's place while the other went home. Bengaluru Horror: Young Woman Murdered at Home, Body Brutally Chopped Into 30 Pieces, Stuffed Into Fridge (Watch Video).

Man Kills Roommate Over Alleged Love Triangle

The fatal altercation occurred outside their house when Varun and Divesh argued over the woman. The argument escalated, leading Divesh to allegedly attack Varun. As Varun attempted to flee, Divesh chased him, pushed him to the ground, and reportedly bludgeoned him to death with a stone.

Divesh has been arrested and is in police custody as the investigation continues. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the accused. Bengaluru Shocker: 60-Year-Old Man Stabbed Over Love Proposal; Woman and Her Friend Arrested by Karnataka Police.

Woman’s Body Found Inside Fridge, Chopped Into Over 30 Pieces

On Saturday, a 29-year-old woman was found murdered in her Bengaluru home, with her body dismembered and stored in a refrigerator. The incident was uncovered on Saturday when the victim’s family entered her house after being alerted by the building owner about a foul smell.

The victim has been identified as H Mahalakshmi Das, an employee at a mall and a resident of Pipeline Road in Vyalikaval. Mahalakshmi had been living in the apartment for five months. She had previously separated from her husband, who lives in Nelamangala with their child.

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