Decomposed body found in sack near Bengaluru drain, second case in recent days

India Today

01-07-2025

A decomposed body stuffed inside a gunny bag was found near a drainage canal in a remote area in Bengaluru Rural district. The discovery has led to a police investigation into what is believed to be a suspected murder. The identity of the deceased and the motive remain unknown.Police suspect the crime took place elsewhere and that the body was later brought to the spot close to Bashettihalli in Doddaballapur Taluk, and dumped. Officers from Doddaballapur Rural Police Station, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravi and Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police CK Baba, visited the scene, and confirmed that the incident is being treated as suspicious. Forensic teams have been deployed to examine the area and collect evidence.advertisementSuperintendent of Police CK Baba said, 'The offence appears to have occurred elsewhere. The body was packed, brought here, and dumped near a drain. From the main road, you have to go inside, it's an isolated area. The gunny bag with the body was thrown into the drain,' he said.
He added that the victim appeared to be a male, likely a Hindu, aged between 35 and 40. The SP further said, 'Though we received information about it this morning, the death seems to have occurred at least a week ago. The body was completely decomposed, possibly more than a week old.'Baba also noted that the remote location made it difficult for anyone to notice the body. 'Since it was dumped next to a large drain, people could not smell it easily. Also, the road leading to the spot is rarely used. One would have to step into the drain and cross it to reach the location. So, it seems like a well-planned move to dispose of the body in a secluded place,' he said.advertisementHe further stated that there is no CCTV at the location of the drain itself, but the police are reviewing footage from surrounding areas in an attempt to trace movements related to the crime.The incident follows a similar case in Bengaluru, where the body of a woman was found dumped in a garbage truck on June 29. Police arrested 33-year-old Shamsuddin from Assam, her live-in partner. According to police sources, their relationship had recently become strained due to arguments, reportedly linked to the woman's alcohol use and late-night phone calls. On the night of the incident, Shamsuddin allegedly returned home drunk, and after an altercation, strangled her to death.- Ends
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