Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Bengaluru Man Hacked to Death During Madiwala Traffic Jam
Suhail was riding his motorcycle in Bengaluru when traffic stopped him near Madiwala.
Four men on two motorcycles allegedly attacked him with swords.
He lost a lot of blood and died at the scene.
The attack happened in front of people nearby.
Police think the killing might be connected to an earlier murder.
They say Suhail was not accused in that earlier case, but his brothers were being examined in connection with it.
Police are checking CCTV recordings and studying his movements.
Three teams are looking for the attackers, while Suhail’s brother said he wanted revenge.
Suhail, a medical shop owner from Mangammanapalya, was killed near the Madiwala underpass late Saturday night.
Police said four men on two motorcycles attacked him with swords while he was stuck in traffic.
The attackers fled after the assault and may have left the weapons at the scene.
Investigators suspect a possible revenge killing linked to the January 13 murder of Shabbir in Bandepalya.
Three special police teams are examining CCTV footage and searching for the suspects; no arrests were confirmed.
- Who
- Suhail, a medical shop owner from Mangammanapalya, was killed; four suspected attackers are being sought.
- What
- Suhail was allegedly hacked to death with swords during a traffic jam.
- When
- Late Saturday night; the articles do not provide an exact date.
- Where
- Near the Madiwala underpass on Bengaluru’s main road, while Suhail was travelling toward Koramangala.
- Why
- Police suspect a possible revenge killing linked to the earlier murder of Shabbir, but the exact motive remains unconfirmed.
Police Investigation
Family Response
Possible motive
Police Investigation
Police suspect the killing may be revenge connected to Shabbir’s murder and are examining the alleged involvement of Suhail’s brothers.
Family Response
Suhail’s brother Nazir said he would seek revenge against those responsible.
Suhail’s role in the earlier case
Police Investigation
Police sources said Suhail had no criminal background and was not an accused in Shabbir’s murder, but investigators suspect he may have been targeted because of hostility toward his brothers.
Family Response
The family’s reported response focused on Suhail’s close relationship with Nazir, who described him as being like a father.
- Victim
- Suhail, who ran a medical shop in Bommanahalli
- Attack location
- Busy traffic signal near the Madiwala underpass in Bengaluru
- Suspected attackers
- Four men who reportedly arrived on two motorcycles
- Earlier murder under investigation
- Shabbir was murdered in Bandepalya on January 13
- Police response
- Three special teams were formed to identify and arrest the suspects
- Evidence
- Police seized the area’s CCTV DVR and are examining the footage
- Arrests
- No arrests were confirmed in the report