Investigators said the woman then removed his clothes and distracted him before dousing him with pre-arranged gasoline and kerosene before setting him on fire. Kiran died on the spot. | Photo credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
The Byadarahalli police have taken a 27-year-old woman into custody for allegedly burning her boyfriend alive at her residence in Anjananagar on Tuesday afternoon (April 21, 2026).
The victim, 27-year-old Kiran, reached accused Prerna’s house around 2 pm after inviting him. Both were employees at a telecommunications company and had been in a relationship for almost two years.
Published – 21 Apr 2026 22:38 IST
