Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Bengaluru boy allegedly kidnapped, killed; police hunt second accused
A 13-year-old boy named Prajwal was taken in a car in Bengaluru.
The police say he was promised a trip to buy firecrackers for a Ganesh procession.
Instead, the boy was allegedly held inside the car while money was demanded from his family.
Police suspect he was beaten with a brick and killed.
His body was reportedly placed in the car’s boot.
The driver then allegedly crashed into a wall and caused more accidents.
People stopped him, and police found the boy when they checked the car.
One suspect has been arrested, while another suspect is still being sought.
A 13-year-old boy, Prajwal, was allegedly kidnapped and killed in Bengaluru.
Police arrested Bhaskar Reddy, who reportedly lived in the same locality as Prajwal.
Reddy allegedly lured the boy into a car by promising to buy firecrackers and then demanded money from his family.
Police said Prajwal’s body was found in the car boot after Reddy was involved in several road accidents.
A second accused, identified as Yelukundalavada, is absconding and police are searching for him.
- Who
- Prajwal, a 13-year-old boy; Bhaskar Reddy, the arrested suspect; and Yelukundalavada, the absconding second accused.
- What
- Prajwal was allegedly kidnapped, held for ransom and killed; his body was found in a car boot.
- When
- Prajwal was taken on Wednesday evening; police reported the arrest and search for the second accused on Friday.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Bengaluru, with the car later involved in crashes on Ballari Service Road while reportedly heading toward Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Police allege that money was demanded from Prajwal’s family.
Police investigation
Accused’s reported account
Cause of death
Police investigation
Police’s preliminary investigation reportedly concluded that Prajwal had been murdered, allegedly after being assaulted with a hollow brick.
Accused’s reported account
Reddy reportedly told investigators that the boy accidentally came in front of the car and died in the accident.
Role of another person
Police investigation
Police are treating Yelukundalavada as a second accused and have launched a search after he allegedly absconded.
Accused’s reported account
Reddy reportedly claimed he was taking the body toward Andhra Pradesh on the instructions of a friend.
Purpose of taking the boy
Police investigation
Police allege that Reddy took Prajwal under the pretext of buying firecrackers, then demanded money from his family and used a recorded video to threaten them.
Accused’s reported account
The article does not provide a separate public statement from Yelukundalavada or an alternative explanation from him.
- Victim
- Prajwal, aged 13
- Arrested suspect
- Bhaskar Reddy
- Second accused
- Yelukundalavada, who is absconding
- Alleged method
- Prajwal was allegedly beaten with a hollow brick inside a car
- Body discovered
- Inside the boot of the accused’s car
- Investigating police
- Chikkajala police
- Alleged motive
- Ransom demand from the victim’s family