26-Year-Old Man Found Charred in Bengaluru; Police Probe Murder Angle
A 26-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh was found dead in Bengaluru district on Thursday evening, with his body and motorcycle charred. The police suspect he was murdered before being set on fire.
The deceased has been identified as Vamsi Krishna, a native of Tenali in Guntur district. His body was discovered around 6 pm near Bikkanahalli Road, close to Azim Premji University in Anekal taluk. Local residents noticed flames and alerted the police.
Senior police officers, including Bengaluru Rural Additional Superintendent of Police Venkatesh Prasanna, visited the spot. A murder case has been registered at the Sarjapur Police Station.
According to preliminary investigation, Vamsi had completed a diploma in engineering from NTTF College and worked for a private company for about a year before becoming unemployed. He was staying at a paying guest accommodation in Electronics City.
On Thursday, Vamsi left his PG around 3:40 pm on his motorcycle to pick up his friend Bhanu Prakash, who was arriving from Andhra Pradesh at the Sarjapur bus stand. He also called another friend, Praveen, inviting him for dinner later. However, when Bhanu Prakash reached Sarjapur and called Vamsi at 4:40 pm, his phone was switched off.
The police identified the victim through the motorcycle's registration details and contacted his brother, Shiva Krishna. Family members and friends later confirmed the identity.
The victim's family has ruled out suicide, alleging that Vamsi was murdered before his body and motorcycle were set on fire to destroy evidence. They stated he had no known personal enmity or relationship issues and urged a thorough investigation.
A Scene of Crime (SOCO) team, forensic experts, and the dog squad examined the scene and collected evidence. The police also noticed burnt garbage at the location, raising suspicion that the isolated spot may have been used for burning waste previously.
The police are yet to establish the exact circumstances leading to Vamsi's death, and the motive remains under investigation. Further investigations are underway.
