Bengaluru double murder: Police arrest 3, nab another at Kempegowda International Airport - Report

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the double murder case of two executives in Bengaluru. Police suspect business rivalry as the motive.

Updated on: Jul 12, 2023, 12:00:36 IST

By Yamini C S

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In the shocking double murder case of Bengaluru, where two executives of an internet company were killed on Tuesday, police from the Amruthahalli station have arrested three suspects, identified as Shabarish alias Felix (27), Vinay Reddy (23) and Santosh alias Santhu (26), according to news agency PTI.

Three men on Tuesday barged into the office of a broadband company and hacked to death the CEO and managing director of the firm. (HT File)

The three men, one of whom is said to be a former employee of Aeronics Media Pvt Ltd, had barged into its office at Pampa Extension near Amruthahalli, and hacked to death the CEO and managing director of the firm. Business rivalry is suspected to the be the reason behind the double murder. The victims, CEO Vinu Kumar (40) and MD Phanindra Subramanya (36), died on the way to hospital, after suffering grave injuries from the attack.

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Police have also picked up another person working in a rival company, in connection with the case on Wednesday. The person, identified as Arun Kumar Azad, is reportedly the owner of another broadband company - Gnet Broadband - and was nabbed from the city's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Hindustan Times could not independently confirm the identity of the man.

He reportedly flew in from Delhi around midnight. It is also being said that he hired the three men - including the main accused, Felix - directly involved in the murder. Police have registered a case on Tuesday and also formed four special teams to investigate it. Further probe is on and more details are awaited in the matter.

(With PTI inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More