Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Bengaluru Broker Arrested Over Woman's Death in Forest
Police in Karnataka arrested a Bengaluru real estate broker named Suresh S. They accuse him of killing Shantamma, a 44-year-old woman.
Her charred body was found in a forest area in Yadgir district on September 24.
Police said a bangle found nearby helped them identify her.
They also said her phone was allegedly found with Suresh.
Police said the two had known each other for about four years and were in a relationship.
Shantamma earned money by travelling to fairs and events with a deity's idol and seeking alms.
The report does not say what Suresh has said about the accusation or what the alleged motive was.
Police arrested 45-year-old real estate broker Suresh S in Bengaluru.
He is accused of murdering 44-year-old Shantamma, a resident of Nalwar village in Kalaburagi district.
Shantamma's charred body was found in the Bachwar forest area of Yadgir district on September 24.
Police said a bangle recovered at the scene helped identify Shantamma.
Police said Shantamma's phone was allegedly found in Suresh's possession.
- Who
- Suresh S, a 45-year-old real estate broker, was arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Shantamma, 44.
- What
- Police accused Suresh of murdering Shantamma; her charred body was found and she was identified with help from a bangle.
- When
- The body was found on September 24; police announced the arrest on Thursday, with no calendar date specified.
- Where
- The body was found in the Bachwar forest area of Yadgir district, Karnataka. Suresh was arrested in Bengaluru.
- Why
- The articles do not specify an alleged motive.
Police Allegation
Unresolved Questions
Responsibility for the death
Police Allegation
Police arrested Suresh and accused him of murdering Shantamma.
Unresolved Questions
The report provides no response from Suresh or his representatives; the allegation is not presented as a court finding.
Motive
Police Allegation
Police described the pair as having known each other for about four years and being in a relationship.
Unresolved Questions
The report does not state a motive or explain how the relationship relates to the alleged killing.
- Arrested
- Suresh S, a 45-year-old Bengaluru real estate broker
- Victim
- Shantamma, a 44-year-old resident of Nalwar village in Kalaburagi district
- Body found
- September 24
- Discovery location
- Bachwar forest area, Yadgir district, Karnataka
- Identification
- Police said a bangle recovered at the scene helped identify Shantamma.
- Phone
- Police said Shantamma's phone was allegedly found in Suresh's possession.
- Relationship
- Police said Suresh and Shantamma had known each other for around four years and were in a relationship.