Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Parents Allege Foul Play in Bengaluru Expressway Death
A 22-year-old woman died after a car hit her on the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway.
She was trying to cross the road near Sankalagere late on October 2.
Police first treated the case as a road accident.
Her parents say she may have been assaulted before the crash.
They have asked police to investigate what happened.
Their complaint names her friend Kiran and his brother Ashith.
The articles do not state whether police have confirmed the assault allegation.
A 22-year-old woman died after a car hit her on the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway.
The incident occurred late October 2 near Sankalagere in Channapatna taluk.
She was attempting to cross the expressway when she was hit.
Channapatna traffic police initially registered the case as a road accident.
Her parents allege she was assaulted beforehand and have sought an investigation.
- Who
- A 22-year-old woman; her parents have alleged foul play.
- What
- She died after being hit by a car; her parents allege she was assaulted beforehand and seek a detailed investigation.
- When
- Late on October 2.
- Where
- Near Sankalagere in Channapatna taluk, Ramanagara district, on the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway.
- Why
- The circumstances of her death are disputed by her parents, who allege a prior assault.
Parents' Allegations
Initial Police Account
Circumstances of death
Parents' Allegations
Her parents allege she was assaulted shortly before the accident and say the circumstances warrant a detailed investigation.
Initial Police Account
Channapatna traffic police initially registered the incident as a road accident after she was hit by a car while crossing the expressway.
- Victim's age
- 22
- Incident
- She was hit by a car while attempting to cross the expressway.
- Initial police classification
- Road accident case
- Parents' allegation
- She was assaulted shortly before the accident.
- Complaint location
- Channapatna town police station
- People named in complaint
- Her friend Kiran and his brother Ashith