Published Jul 16, 2026 | 1:26 PM ⚊ Updated Jul 16, 2026 | 1:26 PM
Crime
Synopsis: According to the FIR and the preliminary investigation, an argument broke out between the accused and Amrita’s family at her residence in Kodihalli on the evening of July 13. During the altercation, Surya allegedly attacked Amrita with a knife, stabbing her multiple times in the chest and back, police said.
A 22-year-old law student who was allegedly stabbed at her residence in Bengaluru’s Kodihalli on 13 July died on Wednesday evening, 15 July, after battling for life for nearly 48 hours, police said. The deceased has been identified as Amrita.
The JB Nagar Police have registered a case against two brothers Dhanush and Surya, and arrested the two brothers, in connection with the case. Both are in police custody as investigators probe the circumstances leading to the attack.
According to the FIR and the preliminary investigation, an argument broke out between the accused and Amrita’s family at her residence in Kodihalli on the evening of July 13. During the altercation, Surya allegedly attacked Amrita with a knife, stabbing her multiple times in the chest and back, police said.
Police said Surya allegedly attempted to flee after the attack but was caught by local residents, who restrained him and handed him over to the police. Reports from the scene said he was assaulted by bystanders before officers took him into custody.
Amrita was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Despite undergoing treatment, she succumbed to her injuries on the evening of July 15.
Investigators are questioning the brothers to establish the sequence of events, determine the role of each accused and gather forensic and witness evidence.
According to the police, Amrita and Dhanush were from the same neighbourhood and their families knew each other through community and religious gatherings. The two later entered into a relationship.
The investigation has found that Amrita allegedly ended the relationship after learning that Dhanush had concealed his previous marriage, subsequent divorce and that he had a child, police said. Following which, she had distanced herself from him.
Police said Surya, Dhanush’s younger brother, allegedly threatened Amrita over her decision to end the relationship. Investigators are probing whether the threat was directly linked to the subsequent attack.
The investigation is continuing, and the police have not announced whether any additional charges will be invoked following Amrita’s death.
(Edited by Sumavarsha, with inputs from Keerthivas)
