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Bengaluru Employer Arrested After Killing Worker He Found With Daughter

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Bengaluru Employer Arrested After Killing Worker He Found With Daughter
Photo: The accused, Anandraj, 45, has been arrested in connection with the incident. (Representative Image (File Photo/PTI))

Police say 45‑year‑old Anandraj was arrested after he allegedly killed 24‑year‑old Kiran, a Kerala native who had been working at his cart‑manufacturing unit for several years. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, when Anandraj returned home early from a trip to Tamil Nadu and found Kiran and his daughter together in a room. A senior police officer stated that the preliminary investigation indicated Kiran was in a relationship with the daughter. Enraged, Anandraj allegedly sent the girl to a relative’s place and beat Kiran, who later died from the assault. Anandraj was taken into custody following the death. Separately, police are investigating the death of gym trainer B K Nandan, who died on Sunday night after an alleged assault by three colleagues in an apartment in Kempapura near Hebbal. The three men have been detained and CCTV footage is being examined to determine the events and each accused’s role.

Frequently asked questions

Who was arrested in the incident involving Kiran?

45‑year‑old Anandraj was arrested.

Where did the incident take place?

The incident occurred in Yelahanka, Bengaluru.

What is the separate investigation about?

It concerns the death of gym trainer B K Nandan, who died after an alleged assault by three colleagues in an apartment in Kempapura near Hebbal.

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