Bengaluru police arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife and dumping her body in a stormwater drain.
The couple reportedly fell in love while selling balloons in Bihar. Around six months ago, they moved to Bengaluru, where Irfaj began working at a garment factory. Ruksana was also employed, but the couple frequently quarrelled. Irfaj suspected Ruksana of having an extramarital relationship, allegedly accusing her of frequently talking to someone over the phone. He then allegedly stuffed a piece of cloth into her mouth. Body Transported On A Stolen Bike After the murder, Irfaj allegedly broke the handle lock of an unidentified person’s motorcycle to transport the body. He placed the body inside a bag positioned between the motorcycle’s handles and pushed the vehicle to the drainage, where he allegedly dumped the body before returning. The victim’s mouth had allegedly been stuffed with cloth. Initially, investigators had no clear leads, and the woman’s identity could not be established. During the investigation, local residents informed the police that a woman married to a man living in Gopalapura had gone missing. Acting on this information, police questioned Irfaj. Police grew suspicious and took him into custody for further questioning, during which he allegedly confessed to the murder. The accused has been arrested, and further investigation is underway.
The victim, Ruksana, 25, was allegedly killed on October 10, while her body was discovered in the drain on October 13. The accused, identified as Mohammad Irfaj, 22, and Ruksana were natives of Bihar and had married around a year ago. The dispute reportedly escalated on October 10, when the accused allegedly picked up a stone and attacked her, killing her. On October 13, police discovered the body wrapped in a plastic cover in the Gopalapura drainage. Magadi Road police formed more than 10 teams and conducted door-to-door inquiries while gathering information about missing persons.
The accused allegedly told investigators that his wife had returned to their native place in Bihar and was not using her mobile phone.
Ruksana had been married previously and had a child from her earlier marriage, but had separated from her first husband.
