State vs Sanjeeth Ali — Death of physiotherapist Sai Surabhi at Nandi Hills homestay

News1 Jul 2026

Sai Surabhi had previously expressed written intent to marry Sanjeeth Ali, police investigations reveal

Investigations into the death of physiotherapist Sai Surabhi have revealed that she had previously given a written statement to Bengaluru police expressing her intent to marry accused Sanjeeth Ali.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police discovered a written note where the victim said she intended to marry the man accused of her death.
Who:: Sai Surabhi was a physiotherapist, Sanjeeth Ali is the accused, and the Bengaluru police are the agency involved.
When:: Reported on 1 Jul 2026.
Where:: Nandi Police Station, Karnataka.
Why:: Investigations into the death of the physiotherapist uncovered this document during the process of looking into the case.
What it means:: This evidence adds new details about the relationship between the victim and the accused to the ongoing investigation.

Deccan Herald

News30 Jun 2026

Bengaluru physiotherapist found dead in Nandi Hills homestay, boyfriend hospitalised

3 min readUpdated: Jun 30, 2026 10:44 AM IST Sai Surabhi, the physiotherapist who was found dead at a Karnataka homestay and Sanjeeth Ali, a cab driver from Kerala (right).

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A physiotherapist was found dead at a homestay and her boyfriend was taken to the hospital.
Who:: Sai Surabhi is the deceased, Sanjeeth Ali is the boyfriend, and Nandi Police Station is the agency involved.
When:: Reported on 30 Jun 2026.
Where:: Nandi Hills, Karnataka, and Nandi Police Station.
What it means:: The police are investigating the incident involving the two individuals at the homestay.

The Indian Express

News30 Jun 2026

Bengaluru physio found dead in K'taka homestay, boyfriend unconscious

"We are probing whether the man murdered the woman and then attempted suicide, or whether the couple entered into a suicide pact. All angles are being investigated," police sources said. The case has been registered at Nandi Police Station. Surabhi's body has been sent for post-mortem examination, while forensic experts have collected evidence from the homestay.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A physiotherapist was found dead at a homestay and her boyfriend was found unconscious.
Who:: The victim is Sai Surabhi, the person found unconscious is Sanjeeth Ali, and the Nandi Police Station is investigating.
When:: Reported on 30 Jun 2026.
Where:: Nandi Hills, Karnataka, and Nandi Police Station.
Why:: Police are investigating whether this was a murder followed by a suicide attempt or a suicide pact.
What it means:: Officials have sent the body for a post-mortem medical examination and experts are gathering evidence from the scene.

Asianet News

News30 Jun 2026

Family claims boyfriend assaulted and drugged victim

Sai Surabhi's family has alleged that Sanjeeth Ali assaulted and drugged her, according to statements reported by news sources covering the case.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The family of a physiotherapist claims their relative was assaulted and drugged before her death.
Who:: Sai Surabhi is the victim, Sanjeeth Ali is the accused, and the Nandi Police Station is the agency.
When:: Reported on 30 Jun 2026.
Where:: Nandi Hills, Karnataka.
Why:: The family made these allegations as part of their statement to the police regarding the case.
What it means:: The police are now investigating these specific accusations against the accused as part of the ongoing case.

News18

News30 Jun 2026

Bengaluru physiotherapist found dead at homestay in Nandi Hills; boyfriend unconscious

CHIKKABALLAPUR: A 26-year-old physiotherapist was found dead in a locked room at a homestay near Nandi Hills on Monday, while her boyfriend was found unconscious beside her.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A female physiotherapist was found dead inside a locked room and her boyfriend was found unconscious.
Who:: Sai Surabhi is the deceased person, Sanjeeth Ali is the boyfriend found unconscious, and Nandi Police Station is the agency.
When:: Reported on 30 Jun 2026.
Where:: Nandi Hills, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, and Nandi Police Station.
What it means:: The police have opened an investigation into the death of the woman at the homestay.

The Times of India

State vs Sanjeeth Ali — Death of physiotherapist Sai Surabhi at Nandi Hills homestay

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