Bengaluru office horror: How simple ‘light turn-off’ request at 1 AM by manager led to his murder

In a sudden outburst, Vamshi allegedly attacked Bheemesh with a dumbbell, hitting him on the forehead and killing him instantly.

Published on: Nov 3, 2025, 15:59:43 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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A 24-year-old man allegedly killed his manager following a verbal spat over switching off a light at their workplace. The incident occurred at 1 AM in Bengaluru.

Police have registered a case of murder in regard with the incident and taken the accused into custody. (Image-Pixaby)

The victim has been identified as Bheemesh Babu, a 41-year-old man. He worked at Data Digital Bank, a private firm that handles daily video storage for film shoots. According to a PTI report, he was a native of Chitradurga district. The incident took place on Saturday inside a rented office.

The accused is Somala Vamshi, a native of Vijayawada. According to officers investigating the case, Bheemesh and his co-worker Vamshi were the only two employees staying overnight in the office. The two reportedly had an argument over keeping the lights on.

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However, what began as a minor disagreement quickly escalated into a violent altercation. In a sudden outburst, Vamshi allegedly attacked Bheemesh with a dumbbell, hitting him on the forehead and killing him instantly.

Following the incident, Vamshi reportedly went straight to the Govindraj Nagar police station, where he confessed to the crime and surrendered to the cops.

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Police have registered a case of murder in regard with the incident and taken the accused into custody. Investigators said they are conducting further inquiries to piece together the full sequence of events that led to the fatal confrontation, said the report.

(With inputs from PTI)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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