Teen found murdered near Bellandur lake
An 18-year-old man from West Bengal was found murdered near Bellandur Lake in Bengaluru with severe head injuries. Police have registered an FIR and are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspects.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns in rapidly urbanizing areas of Bengaluru and the challenges of migrant worker security.
An 18-year-old boy was found murdered near Bellandur Lake in southeast Bengaluru on Friday, police said.
The victim has been identified as Agrojith Mallik, a resident of Nadia district in West Bengal.
According to the police, a labourer found Mallik’s body with severe head injuries and called the police helpline on Friday around 6.50 a.m. When patrolling officers reached the spot, they found Mallik’s head had been smashed with a stone at a vacant site adjacent to the Bellandur Lake.
The police suspect that the accused may have had a petty fight with the victim, which may have led to the incident. According to a senior police officer, teams have been formed to trace the accused.
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