In a disturbing incident, a woman’s body was discovered inside a suitcase floating in a lake on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The suitcase, retrieved from Ramohalli Lake under Kumbalgodu Police Station’s jurisdiction in Bengaluru’s South West division, was spotted by local residents who promptly informed the police.
Authorities suspect that the body might have been disposed of in the lake around two to three days ago. However, the identity of the deceased and the circumstances of her death remain unknown. Senior police officials have visited the scene, and the case is being treated as suspicious, with ongoing investigations to uncover more details.
Senior police officials visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The case is being treated as suspicious, and further investigation is underway. South West Division Deputy Commissioner of Police Anita Haddannavar mentioned that no detailed information is available at the moment, with updates to be shared with the media once initial information is gathered.
The incident brings to mind past cases in Bengaluru involving bodies found in suitcases. Notably, in March 2025, a project manager fatally stabbed his wife, stuffed her body in a suitcase, and abandoned it in their rented duplex. In another case in June 2025, eight individuals, including a minor, were arrested in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl found in a suitcase near railway tracks in Chandapura.
