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Bengaluru Driver's Crash Uncovers Kidnapping, Murder
18 Sep
Summary
- A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a car boot after a crash.
- The driver confessed to kidnapping the boy for ransom.
- Reckless driving led to the discovery of the crime.
A tragic incident unfolded in Bengaluru when a driver's reckless actions led to a car crash and the subsequent discovery of a kidnapped and murdered 13-year-old boy. The accused, identified as Bhaskar Reddy, rammed his vehicle into several others before crashing into a wall on Ballari Road near Yelahanka.
Confronted by other commuters and police, Reddy's suspicious behavior prompted a search of his car. Inside the boot, officers found the body of Prajwal, Reddy's neighbor. Police reports indicate Reddy confessed to luring the boy into his car with the promise of firecrackers and demanding ransom from his parents.
During the alleged abduction, Prajwal reportedly resisted, leading Reddy to fatally strike him with a cement brick. Reddy then placed the body in his car with the intention of disposing of it in Andhra Pradesh. The series of accidents occurred en route, ultimately leading to his arrest and the heartbreaking discovery.
