Cab driver arrested for setting fire to former friend in Bengaluru

The deceased left her husband and lived with her young son. It has been reported to have a relationship with the defendant for the last few years. | Photo Loan: Illustration surfacesh vellinishi
Hulimavu police arrested a taxi driver allegedly on fire after leaving his 25 -year -old old friend on the Hommadevanahalli Main Road in Bengaluru on August 31st.
Vanajakshi, who died, left her husband and lived with her young son. In the last few years, he has been reported to have a relationship with the defendant Vittala at the age of 50.
The defendant allegedly cheated on Vanajakshi and fought for avoiding him. On August 31, his sister and nephew, Vanajakshmi, was going to St. John’s Hospital in a car driven by Muniyappa, a remote relative allegedly a relationship.
It was claimed that Vittala followed them in a car and began to honor. When Muniyappa slowed down, the defendants landed out of their car and allegedly poured gasoline into their cars. Muniyappa was injured when he tried to resist.
Vanajakshi, who detected the problem, left the car and fled the scene. It was claimed that Vittala chased him and poured gasoline on him when he was stuck and fell to the ground.
Gasoline burned lighter. He was injured in the incident.
He broke the fire and ran Vanajakshi to a hospital where he was defeated on September 1 due to 60% burning injuries.
Based on a complaint filed by Muniyappa, police followed Vittala and detained him.
Before breathing the end of Vanajakshi’nin Muniyappa to look at his younger son and Vittala’nın punished for the crime, he reported.
Published – 01 September 2025 05:07 PM IST


