Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Man Killed by Co-worker Over Light Dispute in Bengaluru Office
In Bengaluru, a man named Bheemesh Babu was killed by his co-worker, Somala Vamshi.
The two men worked the night shift at an office.
Babu often asked colleagues to turn off lights when they weren't needed because he was sensitive to bright lights.
One night, around 1 AM, Babu again asked Vamshi to turn off the lights.
Vamshi became very angry and they had a big fight.
Vamshi allegedly threw chili powder at Babu and then hit him many times with a dumbbell on his head, face, and chest.
Babu fell down and was later confirmed dead.
Vamshi got scared and went to the police to surrender.
He has been arrested, and police are investigating the murder.
A 41-year-old man, Bheemesh Babu, was killed by his co-worker in Bengaluru.
The fatal incident occurred after an argument over switching off lights in their rented office.
The accused, Somala Vamshi, allegedly threw chilli powder and struck Babu multiple times with an iron dumbbell.
The incident took place around 1:30 AM on Saturday.
The accused surrendered to the police and has been arrested.
- Who
- Somala Vamshi (24) allegedly killed his co-worker Bheemesh Babu (41).
- What
- A dispute over switching off lights led to a fatal assault with a dumbbell and chilli powder.
- When
- Early Saturday morning, around 1:30 AM.
- Where
- A rented office in Bengaluru.
- Why
- An argument escalated after Babu asked Vamshi to switch off lights, which reportedly irritated Vamshi.
Accused (Somala Vamshi)
Victim (Bheemesh Babu)
Reason for Request
Accused (Somala Vamshi)
Asked to turn off lights.
Victim (Bheemesh Babu)
Was sensitive to bright lights and requested lights be turned off.
Escalation
Accused (Somala Vamshi)
Became irritated by repeated requests, argued, and assaulted Babu.
Victim (Bheemesh Babu)
Made a request regarding lighting that led to an argument and his subsequent assault.
Physical Actions
Accused (Somala Vamshi)
Threw chilli powder and struck victim with dumbbell.
Victim (Bheemesh Babu)
Was struck multiple times with a dumbbell and chilli powder.
- Victim
- Bheemesh Babu, 41
- Accused
- Somala Vamshi, 24
- Location
- Rented office, Bengaluru
- Time of Incident
- Early Saturday morning, around 1:30 AM
- Weapon
- Iron dumbbell and chilli powder
