Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Man Sets Woman Ablaze After Breakup, Leading to Death
Vittal, a 52-year-old, set his live-in partner Vanajakshi on fire in Bengaluru.
Vanajakshi, 26, was with another person when Vittal attacked.
He doused her in petrol and set her ablaze with a lighter.
Passersby tried to help, but she later died from her burns.
The police arrested Vittal, a cab driver.
They believe jealousy, due to Vanajakshi's new relationship and separation, motivated the crime.
Their relationship soured because of Vittal's alcohol abuse and harassment.
Vittal set his partner Vanajakshi on fire in Bengaluru.
The incident occurred near a traffic signal on Saturday around 1 PM.
Vanajakshi died from her injuries after suffering 60% burns.
Vittal, the accused, has been arrested by the police.
The motive is believed to be jealousy and relationship issues.
- Who
- Vittal and Vanajakshi
- What
- Vittal set Vanajakshi on fire, leading to her death.
- When
- Saturday around 1 PM (incident); unspecified date (death)
- Where
- Honnadevanahalli, Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Jealousy and Vanajakshi distancing herself.
Victim's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Reason for the crime
Victim's Perspective
Vanajakshi distanced herself from Vittal due to his alcohol abuse and harassment.
Accused's Perspective
Details of Vittal's perspective are not provided in the article.
- Victim
- Vanajakshi
- Accused
- Vittal
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Incident Date
- Saturday, around 1 PM
- Death
- Died from injuries
- Injuries
- 60% burns
- Motive
- Jealousy, relationship issues
Sources
Bengaluru Man Chases Live-In-Partner's Car, Sets Her On Fire
Bengaluru Woman Dies After Live-In Partner Sets Her Ablaze
60-year-old Bengaluru man arrested for setting fire to former live-in partner; woman succumbs to injuries
Bengaluru Horror: 35-Year-Old Woman Set Ablaze with Petrol by Estranged Live-in Partner
