BENGALURU: A Tamil Nadu-based rowdy-sheeter has been arrested in connection with the murder of an assistant bank manager, who was allegedly shot dead by her husband, in Magadi Road police limits on December 23. Bhuvaneshwari’s husband Balamurugan (40) surrendered before the police after allegedly murdering her. During interrogation, Balamurugan revealed that he had planned to get his wife murdered by contract killers. He reportedly travelled to Bihar and procured two pistols before approaching Moulesh in Salem and offering him a contract to kill Bhuvaneshwari. Probe revealed that marital discord, suspicion, and pending divorce proceedings were the reasons for Bhuvaneshwari’s murder.

Source: Indian Express January 11, 2026 09:10 UTC