Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Police Arrest Man After Transgender Woman Dies in Bengaluru
Devi, a transgender woman, died after being stabbed in Bengaluru.
Police say the attack happened near a major bus station early on Saturday.
They allege that Gautham approached her and demanded Rs 200.
Police say Devi refused and resisted the demand.
They allege that Gautham then attacked her with a dagger.
He reportedly took her purse and phone and escaped on a two-wheeler.
A friend of Devi’s filed a complaint, according to one report.
Police later traced and arrested Gautham, while the investigation and legal process continue.
Police arrested Gautham in connection with the stabbing death of Devi, a 27-year-old transgender woman.
The incident occurred between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. near Bengaluru’s Majestic, or Kempegowda, bus station.
Police allege Gautham approached Devi on a two-wheeler and demanded Rs 200.
After she allegedly refused and resisted, he attacked her with a dagger and stabbed her multiple times.
Police allege he took Devi’s purse and mobile phone before fleeing; reports differ on whether he was 28 or 29.
- Who
- Devi, a 27-year-old transgender woman, died; police arrested Gautham, whose age is reported as 28 in one article and 29 in another.
- What
- Devi was allegedly stabbed during an attempted robbery, and her purse and mobile phone were allegedly taken.
- When
- The attack occurred between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Saturday; police arrested Gautham afterward.
- Where
- Near Kempegowda Bus Station, also known as Majestic bus stand, in Bengaluru, under Upparpet police jurisdiction.
- Why
- Police allege the incident followed a demand for Rs 200, which Devi reportedly refused and resisted.
- Victim
- Devi, 27, a transgender woman
- Accused
- Gautham, a resident of Ramamurthy Nagar; reports list his age as 28 or 29
- Incident time
- Between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Saturday
- Location
- Near Kempegowda Bus Station, also called Majestic bus stand, Bengaluru
- Alleged demand
- Rs 200
- Alleged conduct
- Police say Gautham used a dagger, took Devi’s purse and mobile phone, and fled on a two-wheeler
- Police action
- Police teams traced and arrested Gautham
- Reported investigation detail
- One report says Gautham reportedly told police he was under the influence of alcohol when the attack occurred
