On September 21, 2024, Bengaluru police discovered the dismembered body of 29-year-old Mahalakshmi in a refrigerator in the Malleswara area of Vyalikaval. Authorities suspect foul play and have initiated a murder investigation, forming a special team led by DCP Central Bengaluru, Shekar H Tekkannavar, to thoroughly probe the incident. The case has drawn comparisons to the infamous Shradha Walker murder case, which shocked the nation due to its gruesome nature and the circumstances surrounding it. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working diligently to uncover the details of this shocking crime [863e4abc].