Bengaluru: An 18-year-old youth was found murdered near Bellandur Lake in the early hours of Friday, with police launching an investigation to identify the assailants and establish the motive behind the killing.

The deceased has been identified as Agrojith L Mallik, a native of West Bengal. Passersby reportedly noticed the body at around 6.50 am and alerted the police.

Bellandur police reached the spot after receiving the information and began an initial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Body found near Bellandur Lake

According to the police, the youth’s body was discovered near Bellandur Lake early on Friday morning.

Passersby who noticed the body at around 6.50 am informed the police, following which a team from the Bellandur Police Station reached the location.

The discovery of the body prompted police to secure the area and conduct a preliminary inspection.

Investigators are now examining the circumstances in which the youth reached the location and the events that preceded his death.

Youth allegedly killed with stone

Preliminary investigation suggests that the youth was allegedly murdered by assailants who smashed his head with a stone.

Police suspect that the attackers fled the location after the killing.

The exact sequence of events leading to the murder has not yet been established. Investigators are expected to examine evidence from the scene and gather information about the deceased’s recent movements and interactions.

The nature of the injuries will also be established through the postmortem examination.

Body sent for postmortem

Bellandur police conducted an inspection of the scene before shifting the body for postmortem examination.

The autopsy is expected to provide further details about the injuries sustained by the victim and help investigators determine the precise cause and approximate timing of death.

Police are also examining other evidence that could help identify those responsible for the killing.

Investigators may question people who were present in or around the area during the relevant period as part of their efforts to reconstruct the incident.

Motive yet to be established

The motive behind the murder remains unknown.

Police are working to determine whether the killing was the result of a personal dispute, financial issue, confrontation or any other reason.

The victim’s background and recent activities are also being examined as part of the investigation.

Since the deceased was a native of West Bengal, police are expected to gather details about his local contacts, employment or other circumstances that may help establish why he was near Bellandur Lake.

The investigation will also focus on identifying people who may have been with him before the incident.

Search launched for accused

Bellandur police have launched a search for the accused persons.

Investigators are working to identify the assailants and trace their movements after the alleged murder. Police are expected to examine available surveillance footage from roads and establishments around the area, wherever available.

Information from witnesses and other sources could also help police establish the identity of the suspects.

As the investigation progresses, police will seek to establish the circumstances of the killing and determine the involvement of each accused person.

Investigation continues

The murder has raised concerns because the body was found in a public area near one of Bengaluru’s prominent water bodies.

Police have not yet disclosed whether any suspect has been identified or whether arrests have been made in connection with the case.

For now, the postmortem examination and evidence collected from the crime scene are expected to form important parts of the investigation.

The police are continuing their efforts to determine how Agrojith L Mallik was killed, identify those responsible and establish the motive behind the crime.

Further details are likely to emerge as investigators question witnesses and analyse available evidence.