Painter stabbed to death by carpenter in Bengaluru

A 30-year-old painter from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly stabbed to death by a carpenter following an argument over cooking in a newly constructed house in Kenchenahalli on the Rajarajeshwari Nagar police station limits on Sunday.

The victim has been identified as Amit Kumar, a native of Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. Accused Sunil Kumar, also from Uttar Pradesh, worked as a carpenter at the same construction site.

According to the police, four laborers, three carpenters and a painter were staying and working in the house under construction. Sunil, who was allegedly drunk, had an argument with Amit over cooking and abused him during the argument.

The argument escalated when Amit allegedly hit Sunil. In retaliation, Sunil allegedly picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed Amita.

Amit suffered severe blood loss and died of stab wounds. The Rajarajeshwari Nagar police rushed to the spot, conducted a search and arrested Sunil. Further investigation is underway.

Published – 4 Oct 2026 22:26 IST