Bengaluru police have arrested a man accused of murdering his friend following a heated argument during a drinking session and disposing of the body in a public park.
The case came to light after the body of Vidhya Prasad, a native of Gorakhpur, was discovered in a BDA park at Nisarga Layout. Police investigations revealed that the victim had allegedly been involved in a dispute with three men shortly before his death.
Argument turns fatal
According to investigators, Prasad and the accused were consuming alcohol when an argument broke out. The altercation reportedly escalated into violence, resulting in the victim’s death.
Police said the arrested suspect later confessed to his involvement during questioning. Preliminary investigations indicate that two other individuals were also present and allegedly participated in the crime.
Body hidden in sack
In an attempt to conceal the offence, the accused allegedly placed the victim’s body inside a sack and transported it on a scooter before abandoning it in the park.
The discovery of the body prompted a detailed investigation, leading officers to identify and track down one of the suspects.
Hunt on for two more accused
The arrested individual was produced before a court and has been remanded to judicial custody.
Police teams are continuing efforts to locate and apprehend the two remaining suspects who are currently absconding. Officials said multiple leads are being pursued and further arrests are expected soon.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are working to establish the complete sequence of events leading to the murder