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Suitcase murder: Youth arrested for killing elderly neighbour for gold in Bengaluru
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Gagan R, 21, arrested for killing his neighbour Jayamma, 61, to rob her gold jewellery.
He strangled Jayamma on July 15, 2026, while she visited his home in Challaghatta village, Bengaluru.
Stolen items included a mangalya chain, gold bangles, earrings, and a ring.
He stuffed her body into a red trolley suitcase and dumped it in Ramohalli Thimmappana Lake.
Police identified Gagan through technical clues; case registered by Kumbalagodu police.
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