Elderly Bengaluru Woman Killed By Neighbour Over Gold Jewellery, Body Later Stuffed In Suitcase
Elderly Bengaluru Woman Killed By Neighbour Over Gold Jewellery, Body Later Stuffed In Suitcase Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 10:16 IST
Elderly Bengaluru Woman Killed By Neighbour Over Gold Jewellery, Body Later Stuffed In Suitcase Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 10:16 IST The incident unfolded on the evening of July 15 when Jayamma went to the residence of her neighbour, Amit, asking him if she could make a phone call Jayamma was killed allegedly by her neighbour, Amit, in Bengaluru | Image credit: CNN-News18 An elderly woman was allegedly killed, and her body was stuffed into a suitcase before being dumped into a lake in Bengaluru’s Kumbalagodu. Subsequently, her neighbour was taken into custody over his alleged involvement in the crime. Police told CNN-News18 that the incident unfolded on the evening of July 15 when Jayamma went to the residence of her neighbour, Amit.
As she did not own a mobile phone, she asked her neighbour if she could make a call. Amit, who was allegedly addicted to online betting, allegedly strangled Jayamma to death for her gold jewellery that she was wearing at the time. Later, he packed her body in a suitcase before dumping it into a lake. To avoid suspicion, the accused booked an autorickshaw during the day and carried the suitcase to Ramohalli Lake, located in Southwest Bengaluru off the Mysuru Road. According to investigators, the accused later joined the search for the missing woman to avoid suspicion. Police suspect the murder was driven by online betting losses and debt.
At present, the Kumbalagodu Police are conducting an investigation into the matter. More details are awaited. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What are the next steps in the police investigation? The Kumbalagodu Police are investigating the murder of Jayamma, who was allegedly killed by her neighbor Amit over gold jewelry on July 15. Police suspect the motive was online betting losses. CCTV footage from around the lake and nearby areas is being examined. Could online betting addiction be a growing crime factor? Online betting addiction may be a growing crime factor, as indicated by a recent murder case in Bengaluru.
A neighbor, Amit, allegedly strangled Jayamma to death for her gold jewelry, with investigators suspecting the motive was linked to online betting losses and debt. First Published: July 22, 2026, 10:16 IST News india Elderly Bengaluru Woman Killed By Neighbour Over Gold Jewellery, Body Later Stuffed In Suitcase Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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