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State vs Three Accused — Bengaluru road rage death

Ajay Rabidas, Sajal Namasudra, and Bijon Roy were arrested by 26 October 2026 in connection with the murder of 19-year-old cook Ranjith Kumar Sahu in Bengaluru's Electronics City. The victim died after being dragged for 100-150 metres following a dispute, and the fourth suspect, Shyam Kohar, was reported to be on the run as of 26 October 2026. Police are actively tracing the vehicle involved in the incident as of 27 October 2026.

Investigation into explosion on Jermiah Road

On 20 October 2026, an IED blast at an under-construction building on Jermiah Road, Bengaluru, injured two workers, Allauddin and Suraj Kumar. Police ruled out terrorism, determining the incident was a targeted murder attempt against Allauddin fueled by personal disputes. As of 26 October 2026, three suspects from Assam were arrested for allegedly conspiring to construct the device.

State vs. alleged perpetrators — Dharmasthala rape and murder cases

The Supreme Court ordered a de novo investigation on 24 September 2026 into the 2012 rape and murder of 17-year-old Soujanya and related allegations of mass burials in Dharmasthala, Karnataka. A new Special Investigation Team (SIT) has since unearthed seven sets of human remains at Banglegudde as of 24 October 2026. Following this discovery, the Karnataka State Women’s Commission requested an expansion of the SIT's mandate to address discrepancies in unnatural death reports as of 26 October 2026.

Hanur forest shootout case

Following an August 2026 shootout between Forest Department personnel and four individuals in Karnataka's Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary that resulted in three deaths, families and a lawyers' forum have alleged murder. The Karnataka government has initiated a magisterial inquiry, while Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar rejected calls for a CBI probe. As of 26 October 2026, a human rights coalition is conducting an independent fact-finding mission as the criminal investigation at Hanur police station continues.

State vs. Husband of deceased — Bantwal domestic murder case

A man was arrested in Bantwal, Karnataka, following the death of his wife. The arrest was made after the woman's brother filed a complaint alleging that the victim was murdered by her husband during a domestic dispute.

State vs Unknown Accused — Murder of Advocate Manjunath

Advocate Manjunath was fatally shot at his residence in the Pattandur Agrahara area of Bengaluru following a dispute over unpaid rent. Two suspects, Amit Dubey and Pawan Kumar Dubey, were arrested on 20 October 2026 after fleeing the city by train toward Bihar.

State vs Mohammed Irfaz — Murder of Ruksana

Mohammed Irfaz, a 21-year-old labourer, was arrested by Bengaluru police for the alleged murder of his wife, Ruksana, as reported on 23 October 2026. Investigators allege that the accused killed Ruksana with a stone on 10 October 2026 due to domestic disputes and subsequently disposed of her body in a stormwater drain. As of 23 October 2026, the case is under investigation.

State vs. Wife and 3 others — Vijayapura murder case

Police in Vijayapura are investigating the death of a man whose murder was initially reported as a road accident. Authorities have since alleged that the man's wife conspired to kill him, leading to the arrest of four suspects.

State vs. Uncle of Krishna — Murder at Indira Colony

Mohan, a 45-year-old autorickshaw driver, is accused of murdering his 15-year-old nephew, Krishna, over a property dispute in Indira Colony, Bengaluru. Following his surrender, Mohan was formally arrested by the Soladevanahalli police on 18 October 2026. The case is under investigation.

State vs 16-year-old girl and others — Mandya grandmother murder case

A 16-year-old girl is in custody for the alleged murder of her grandmother in Mandya, Karnataka, following the victim's opposition to the girl's relationship. As reported on 14 October 2026, police identified a 23-year-old male as a second accused, who was absconding as of 14 October 2026. The investigation into the case is ongoing.

Investigation into the 2012 Sowjanya rape-murder case

In September 2026, the Supreme Court of India ordered a de novo investigation into the 2012 rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl in Dharmasthala, Karnataka, citing lapses in previous probes. The Karnataka government subsequently formed a five-member Special Investigation Team in September 2026, which is tasked with completing the fresh investigation within 90 days. As of 13 October 2026, the team continues its work amidst ongoing public allegations regarding the case.

State vs. Unknown Accused — Labourer murder at Vidyapeetha Circle

A construction worker was allegedly murdered with a wooden stick following a dispute over a financial matter involving a pledged mobile phone near Vidyapeetha Circle in Bengaluru. Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the incident.

State vs Ummar Farook and 24 others — Praveen Nettaru murder case

The National Investigation Agency is investigating the 2022 murder of BJP leader Praveen Nettaru in Karnataka. As reported on 30 August 2026, the agency has arrested 26 suspects, including Ummar Farook, who was apprehended in Kochi on 6 August 2026. The investigation is continuing.

State vs. Shwetha and Kenneth — Bengaluru triple murder case

Software engineers Shwetha and Kenneth were arrested for the 22 June 2026 stabbing deaths of Somasundar, Muthulakshmi, and Supriya in Bengaluru. Investigations allege the couple used artificial intelligence to plan the murders due to financial distress and family conflict. As reported on 9 July 2026, the accused are in judicial custody while police await court permission for brain mapping to verify their confessions.

State vs. Unknown — Death of Krishna Barman at Muniyappa Layout, Bengaluru

Krishna Barman, a 40-year-old house help from West Bengal, was found dead in her rented house in Bengaluru's Muniyappa Layout. Sanjeev Paswan, a labourer from Bihar, was arrested on 6 July 2026 in connection with the murder, and the case is under investigation.

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

In June 2026, 26-year-old physiotherapist Sai Surabhi was found dead in a locked homestay near Nandi Hills, with her boyfriend Sanjeeth Ali found unconscious nearby. Authorities have registered a murder case at the Nandi Police Station, with investigations examining possibilities ranging from homicide to a suicide pact. As of 01 July 2026, the investigation is ongoing, and police are awaiting the recovery of Sanjeeth Ali to record his statement.

State by Kadugodi Police — Bengaluru child death investigation

Kadugodi police launched a murder investigation after six-year-old Vennela was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Bengaluru. The child's mother, advocate P. Priyanka, and her partner were arrested as suspects in June 2026. As reported on 12 June 2026, three police officers were suspended for negligence in the investigation, which uncovered that the suspects visited an IVF centre three months after the child's death.