Two arrested for murdering elderly woman over property dispute in Bengaluru

In October, accused Kantharaju and Manjappa allegedly murdered an elderly woman and fled after stealing her gold ornaments. | Photo credit: th-online admin

The Byatarayanapura police have arrested two persons in connection with the murder of an elderly woman living alone in Bengaluru’s Hosaguddadahalli. The murder was supposed to have taken place due to property disputes.

The arrested accused have been identified as Kantharaju and Manjappa.

The deceased, Venkatalakshmamma, owned properties at several places in Bengaluru. Her husband died and her only daughter also died. Venkatalakshmamma had five siblings and there were frequent disputes between her and her siblings’ children over property matters.

The defendant allegedly decided to murder her after these disputes. The defendant allegedly murdered an elderly woman on October 24 and fled after stealing her gold ornaments. After investigation, the Byatarayanapura police have arrested the two accused and are interrogating them to find out more details.

Further investigation is aimed at establishing the role of other relatives.

Published – 5 Nov 2026 22:23 IST