40-year-old chicken shop owner murdered over domestic row
A 40-year-old chicken shop owner in Bidarahalli was murdered following a domestic dispute, with his wife and her family members named as suspects. Police investigations revealed multiple injuries and confirmed the cause of death as smothering, contradicting initial attempts to stage a suicide.
Why it matters
This case highlights the prevalence of domestic violence and the challenges law enforcement faces in investigating suspicious deaths within family units.
A 40-year-old chicken shop owner was allegedly murdered by his wife, her family members and a male friend following a domestic dispute at Bidarahalli in the Avalahalli Police Station limits on Wednesday, with the accused allegedly attempting to make the death appear as a suicide.
The victim, Mubarak Basha, a resident of Bidarahalli, was living with his wife Shahina Banu.
According to a complaint filed by his elder brother Shahul, the couple had been facing marital disputes, and Shahina had allegedly been living separately in Bengaluru for nearly two years before returning to Mubarak 10 months ago.
The complaint stated that Shahul received a call on September 9 around 1 a.m. informing him that Mubarak had died inside the bathroom of his residence. Shahul alleged that when they reached the house, Banu prevented them from seeing Mubarak and that her conduct raised suspicion about the circumstances surrounding his death.
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