Sikkimese Receptionist Found Murdered in Bengaluru; Boyfriend Arrested
Quick Look
- A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim, Ati Hangma Subba, was found murdered in her Bengaluru residence.
- Police arrested her boyfriend, Purba Lepcha, a hotel waiter, who allegedly killed her with a kitchen knife after an argument over her fidelity.
- Both had recently moved to the city for work.
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Why It Matters
A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim, working as a receptionist in Bengaluru, was found murdered at her rented residence. Her boyfriend, a hotel waiter, has been arrested.
A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim, working as a receptionist at a salon in Bengaluru, was found murdered at her rented residence in Doddakannahalli, Bellandur, police said.
BENGALURU: A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim, working as a receptionist at a salon in Bengaluru, was found murdered at her rented residence in Doddakannahalli, Bellandur, police said. The victim, identified as Ati Hangma Subba, was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, Purba Lepcha, a hotel waiter from Darjeeling. Police said the accused suspected her fidelity. Both had come to the city about a month ago in search of work. According to police, the incident took place early on Sunday morning after a heated argument between the two inside their house. The accused allegedly used a kitchen knife to slit the victim’s throat. Police said an investigation is underway.
Open Questions
- What led to the heated argument?
- Were there any prior incidents of domestic dispute?
- What is the status of the investigation?
