Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend's Former Roommate

On a tragic night of Tuesday, July 23, Kriti Kumari, a 22-year-old woman from Bihar employed at a private company in Bengaluru, was killed in a girls' hostel in the Koramangala neighborhood of India.

CCTV footage, released on Friday, July 26, shows the moment an armed man burst into Kriti's apartment, subdued her, and fatally wounded her.

The video reveals the assailant, identified as Abhishek from Madhya Pradesh, arriving at the hostel around 11:13 PM carrying a bag.

After knocking on Kriti's door and being answered by her, Abhishek grabbed her by the hair, pinned her against the wall, and repeatedly stabbed her.

The assailant then fled, leaving Kriti critically injured. Despite Kriti's cries for help, other residents of the hostel, who came downstairs to see what was happening, could not assist her in time. Kriti succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

Authorities have registered a case of murder against the attacker and are conducting an intensive investigation to apprehend him as soon as possible. The case has gained significant attention on social media, with many demanding justice for this heinous act.

The assailant was known to the victim, as Kriti was the former roommate of his ex-girlfriend, whom she had advised to leave Abhishek. The attacker blamed Kriti for his breakup, which motivated the crime.

The police are analyzing the CCTV footage and have questioned Abhishek's ex-girlfriend to further understand the motives behind the murder. The search for the killer is ongoing, and the police urge anyone with information to come forward.

Update

The assailant Abhishek has been arrested. After murdering Kriti Kumari in Bengaluru, Abhishek fled to his hometown, Bhopal. Following the crime, he contacted his parents and confessed to what he had done. With the assistance of the local police in Bhopal, the suspect was finally apprehended.