Police make further inroads into Mahalakshmi murder case

Mukti is the prime suspect in her murder

Her body was discovered dismembered into over 50 pieces

In a gruesome case that has gripped Bengaluru, the city police have pinpointed a colleague of the deceased, Mahalakshmi, named Mukti, as the prime suspect in her murder. The 29-year-old saleswoman’s body was discovered dismembered into over 50 pieces, stored in a refrigerator at her Malleshwaram apartment on September 21. Sources close to the investigation reveal that Mukti had openly opposed Mahalakshmi’s relationship with another individual, though the identity of this person remains undisclosed.

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Mahalakshmi’s estranged husband had earlier pointed fingers at a man named Ashraf, believed to be her lover, suggesting a motive. However, the focus has now shifted to Mukti, whose mobile phone has been found switched off, with police efforts concentrated on locating him near the Odisha-West Bengal border.

The horrific nature of the crime has sent shockwaves across the community, with the police intensifying their efforts to apprehend Mukti and bring closure to this chilling case. As the investigation progresses, Bengaluru awaits justice for Mahalakshmi, whose tragic end has left many in disbelief and horror.