Bengaluru woman arrested for alleged murder of transgender live-in partner: Report

Police arrest woman in Bengaluru for strangling transgender live-in partner to death after argument.

Published on: May 11, 2024, 09:28:02 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru police have arrested a 51-year-old woman for the murder of her live-in partner, a transgender individual, discovered on May 3.

Bengaluru East police announced Prema's arrest on Friday, revealing she was apprehended in Hassan district on May 8, at her mother's residence.
(Representational Image) — Bengaluru East police announced Prema's arrest on Friday, revealing she was apprehended in Hassan district on May 8, at her mother's residence. (Representational Image)

The victim, Manju Naik, 42, shared a residence with Prema, 51, in the Murugeshpalya area of east Bengaluru, where Naik was found dead, The Indian Express reported.

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Naik's brother, Parasa Naik, raised suspicions of foul play and filed a police complaint, alleging that Prema had strangled his sibling with a towel, turned off her phone, and vanished, the report said.

Following a post-mortem at Sir C V Raman General Hospital, determining suffocation as the cause of death, the police registered a murder case on May 7.

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On Friday, Bengaluru East police announced Prema's arrest, revealing she was apprehended in Hassan district on May 8, at her mother's residence in Ayyarahalli village of Channarayapatna taluk, based on tips from informants, the publication added.

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According to police, the accused, whose husband had passed away, had been cohabiting with the victim in Murugeshpalya. Allegedly, a confrontation ensued between Prema and Naik on the night of April 26, resulting in Prema strangling Naik with a towel when Naik reportedly attempted to attack her with a knife.

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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

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