Bengaluru murder: Suspect argued with victim before killing her, says suicide note

The suspect's body was found in Odisha's Bhadrak district. According to the police, he was found hanging, and a case of suicide has been filed at the Dushuri Police Station.

In Short

• Main suspect in Mahalakshmi murder found dead in Odisha
• Death note found, reveals argument and close relationship
• Bengaluru Police was looking for him for two days

The man suspected of murdering a woman whose chopped-up body was found inside a fridge at her home in Bengaluru was found dead in Odisha. A suicide note was found near the body of Mukti Ranjan Roy who had fled Bengaluru days ago, eluding investigators who had been closing in on him.

The note found near his body outlines a heated argument that allegedly took place between Mukti Ranjan and Mahalakshmi at her residence in Vyalikaval. The confrontation escalated when Mukti allegedly struck Mahalakshmi on the head, resulting in her death. The note further described a close relationship between the two.

Ranjan’s body was found in Odisha’s Bhadrak district. According to the police, he was found hanging, and a case of suicide has been filed at the Dushuri Police Station. Authorities recovered several personal belongings at the scene, including his bag, laptop, and mobile phone.

Mahalakshmi, who worked at a mall in Bengaluru, was employed at the same store where Ranjan served as the manager. Her call records revealed frequent communication with Ranjan, which raised suspicion among investigators. Since the start of September, Ranjan had gone missing, and his phone was switched off, adding to the mounting suspicion against him.

Mahalakshmi’s murder sent shockwaves through the city, particularly due to the gruesome nature of the crime.

The body of Mahalakshmi, 29, was found chopped into 59 pieces in a refrigerator in her residence on September 21.

She was killed using a sharp weapon, although police have yet to recover the murder weapon. Investigators from Bengaluru’s Vyalikaval Police Station are now coordinating with authorities in Odisha to continue the investigation, especially in light of the new evidence found at the suicide scene.

The death of Mukti Ranjan has left several questions unanswered, but his apparent confession in the death note has provided crucial insights into the crime. Authorities are still working to confirm the details and uncover the full truth behind Mahalakshmi’s murder.