Bengaluru Woman Burnt Alive in Car by Lover Accused Dies by Suicide After Crime Doddaballapur Case Shocks City

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05 May

Illicit relationship turns fatal near Jinke Bachahalli woman set on fire in car accused Ramanjinappa ends life near Bidadi police probe underway

Bengaluru: In a horrifying incident that has sent shockwaves across the city, a 35-year-old woman was allegedly burnt alive inside a car by her lover near Jinke Bachahalli in Doddaballapur taluk. The accused, identified as Ramanjinappa, later died by suicide after the crime, police confirmed.

The victim, Sujatha, a native of Devanahalli, was found charred inside the vehicle, with preliminary investigations pointing to a premeditated act following a strained illicit relationship.

Bengaluru Woman Burnt Alive Illicit Relationship Turns Deadly in Doddaballapur

According to police sources, Sujatha and Ramanjinappa, a resident of Marasandra, were involved in a relationship that had reportedly turned volatile over time. The accused had allegedly been pressuring the woman to leave her husband and stay with him.

Investigators revealed that Sujatha had left her home under his influence, but later refused to continue the relationship under his terms, leading to escalating tensions between the two.

“The accused allegedly forced the victim to sever ties with her family, and when she resisted, the situation turned violent,” police sources said.

Bengaluru Woman Burnt Alive Accused Sets Victim on Fire Inside Car

On April 2, Ramanjinappa allegedly took Sujatha in a car and, following an argument, poured petrol on her and set the vehicle ablaze, burning her alive. He then fled the scene, triggering a police manhunt.

During the investigation, police traced the vehicle involved in the crime. Records showed that the car belonged to a man named Suresh from Marasandra, which the accused had reportedly taken before committing the murder.

Bengaluru Woman Burnt Alive Accused Dies by Suicide Near Bidadi

As police intensified their search, Ramanjinappa, who was on the run, reportedly died by suicide after coming in front of a moving train near Bidadi on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

Officials confirmed that his body was recovered and further procedures are underway.

Bengaluru Woman Burnt Alive Case Registered Investigation Continues

A case has been registered at the Doddaballapur Rural Police Station. Authorities are continuing the investigation to establish the sequence of events and gather forensic evidence.