In a chilling turn of events, the murder of Mahalakshmi, a Bengaluru woman, has shocked the nation as disturbing details emerge from the diary of the accused, Mukti Ranjan Ray. The gruesome crime, which saw Mahalakshmi’s body dismembered and stored in a refrigerator, has left the community in disbelief and mourning.
The Crime Unfolds
Mahalakshmi, a 29-year-old woman, was reported missing earlier this month. Her dismembered body was discovered in her apartment in Bengaluru, leading to a frantic search for the suspect. Mukti Ranjan Ray, the prime accused, was eventually tracked down in Odisha, where he was found dead, having taken his own life.
The Diary’s Revelations
The most shocking aspect of this case is the diary left behind by Ray. Written in both Odia and English, the diary entries provide a harrowing account of the events leading up to the murder. Ray confessed to killing Mahalakshmi, citing repeated physical assaults and financial exploitation as his motives.
In one entry, Ray wrote, “She had physically assaulted me multiple times for refusing to marry her. I was tired of her atrocities, so I killed her.” He further claimed that Mahalakshmi had taken advantage of his affection for her, exploiting him financially and even threatening his life.
A Troubled Relationship
Ray and Mahalakshmi worked together at a garments outlet in a Bengaluru mall. Their relationship, initially amicable, turned tumultuous as Mahalakshmi pushed for marriage, which Ray resisted. According to Ray’s diary, Mahalakshmi had separated from her husband and was pressuring Ray to marry her.
Ray’s mother corroborated these claims, stating that her son was deeply disturbed by Mahalakshmi’s behavior. “She had even taken his gold chain and a ring,” she said, adding that Ray had confessed to the crime before taking his own life.
The Night of the Murder
According to Ray’s diary, the murder took place on September 3rd. After a heated argument, Ray strangled Mahalakshmi and later dismembered her body using a kitchen knife. He stored the body parts in a refrigerator, planning to dispose of them at a later date.
Ray’s brother, Satya, provided further details to the police. “My brother told me that he strangled her after a fight. Later that night, he chopped her body into pieces and stored them in the refrigerator. He had planned to dispose of Mahalakshmi’s dismembered remains after a few months,” Satya revealed.
The Aftermath
Following the murder, Ray fled Bengaluru and returned to his village in Odisha. He stayed with his cousin in Berhampur for several days, during which he confessed to the crime. Ray’s cousin recounted that Ray had spent a significant amount of money on Mahalakshmi, who had been blackmailing him.
On the day of his death, Ray reportedly told his mother about the murder and then left the house on his father’s scooter. He was later found hanging from a tree in an isolated area.
Police Investigation
The Bengaluru Police have been working tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to the murder. They recovered Ray’s diary, which has provided crucial insights into his state of mind and the motives behind the crime. The diary entries, written in both Odia and English, detail Ray’s grievances against Mahalakshmi and his justification for the murder.
Police believe that Ray took his own life fearing arrest, as they had been tracking him down in Odisha for several days. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities collecting evidence and statements from those close to Ray and Mahalakshmi.
Community Reaction
The brutal nature of the crime has left the community in shock. Friends and colleagues of Mahalakshmi have expressed their disbelief and sorrow over her tragic death. “She was a kind and hardworking person. We can’t believe something like this could happen to her,” said a colleague from the garments outlet where Mahalakshmi worked.
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Neeraj Tiwari