In a shocking incident in Bengaluru, the body of a woman was discovered stuffed in a sack and dumped in a garbage truck. Police investigations have revealed that she was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner. The victim, identified as Asha, had been in a relationship with Mohammed Shamshuddin, who has since been taken into custody on murder charges.
The body was found by officials from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Sunday when they spotted a gunny bag containing the remains of a woman in one of their garbage trucks. Her hands were found tied, prompting immediate registration of a murder case by the Bengaluru Police. An autopsy was ordered, and an investigation began.
Surveillance footage and other leads helped the police identify the suspect as 33-year-old Shamshuddin, a native of Assam. He had been in a relationship with Asha, 40, for about 18 months. Though both were already married to other individuals and each had two children, they were living together in a rented house in Hulimavu, South Bengaluru, and presented themselves as a married couple.
Asha, a widow, was employed as a housekeeping service provider through Urban Company, while Shamshuddin worked in the delivery sector. His wife and children continue to live in Assam.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Lokesh B Jagalasar, stated that a heated altercation between the two led to physical violence, during which Shamshuddin allegedly strangled Asha. He then transported her body on a motorbike across the city and disposed of it in a BBMP garbage truck. The entire act was captured on CCTV.
The crime took place late Saturday night, and Shamshuddin was apprehended within 20 hours. Both individuals had been working near Hulimavu, and after moving into a rental property in Chennammanakere Achukattu, they introduced themselves to the landlord as a married couple.
Investigators believe the murder may have been triggered by ongoing disputes, reportedly related to Asha’s drinking habits and long nighttime phone calls. The conflict escalated fatally on Saturday.
After committing the crime, Shamshuddin allegedly placed Asha’s body in a bag, traveled nearly 20 km by bike, and left the bag in a municipal garbage truck. CCTV recordings helped track the vehicle’s registration, leading to his arrest on Sunday night.
DCP Lokesh B. Jagalasar confirmed that the body was found around 2 am and a murder case was promptly registered based on a complaint from nearby residents.
Manjunath, the house owner, said the couple had been tenants for about six months. “They said they were husband and wife. Asha used to work at a mall, and Shamshuddin was a delivery agent. We only found out about the incident after the police arrived,” he said.
The police have confirmed a murder case and are continuing further investigations.
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