Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Bengaluru Gym Trainer Murder: Bail Denied
A gym trainer named Vijay Kumar was found murdered on June 9 in Bengaluru.
Two men, a real estate businessman named Prasad Rao and an advocate named B Lokesh, were accused of plotting the murder because the trainer was allegedly having an affair with Rao's daughter.
The two men asked for anticipatory bail, but the court denied their request on July 22.
The men have been missing since they were linked to the crime.
Gym trainer Vijay Kumar was found murdered on June 9 in Bengaluru.
Realtor Prasad Rao and advocate B Lokesh are accused of plotting the murder.
The murder is allegedly linked to Kumar's affair with Rao's daughter.
The accused sought anticipatory bail, which was denied by the court on July 22.
The accused have been missing since being linked to the crime.
- Who
- Vijay Kumar (victim), Prasad Rao and B Lokesh (accused)
- What
- Murder of gym trainer Vijay Kumar
- When
- June 6 (murder), June 9 (discovery), July 22 (court decision)
- Where
- Electronics City, Bengaluru
- Why
- Alleged affair with Rao's daughter
Defense Argument
Prosecution Argument
Bail Request
Defense Argument
The defense argued that the accused should be granted anticipatory bail as they were not involved in the crime and were being falsely implicated.
Prosecution Argument
The prosecution argued that the accused were involved in plotting the murder and should not be granted bail as they might tamper with evidence or flee.
- Victim
- Vijay Kumar
- Date of Murder
- June 6
- Date of Discovery
- June 9
- Accused
- Prasad Rao and B Lokesh
- Location
- Electronics City, Bengaluru
- Court Decision
- Bail denied on July 22