'She Kept Asking For Money': What Mahalakshmi's Lover Told His Mother Before Committing Suicide

Bengaluru: The prime suspect in the Bengaluru Mahalakshmi Murder Case has died by suicide and in a latest update, the mother of the accused has issued a statement saying that her son took this step because he ‘fell into Mahalakshmi’s trap' who was continuously asking for money.

‘He Fell Prey To Her Trap...’: Mother of Mahalakshmi Murder Case Suspect

Mukti Ranjan Ray, the man who was a key suspect in the Bengaluru Murder Case, was found dead in Odisha ; his death has been confirmed as suicide and after postmortem, his body has been handed over to the family. In a first, the mother of the suspect has issued a statement saying that he took this step because he fell prey to Mahalakshmi's trap and that she was continuously asking for money.

The Mahalakshmi Murder Case suspect's mother, Kunjalata Ray said, "He said he had fallen prey to that woman's trap She kept asking for money from him. I asked him why doesn't flee from there (Bengaluru) by resigning from his job. He did this due to fear as the woman kept demanding money from him..."

Bengaluru Murder Case: Suspect Killed Mahalakshmi In ‘Fit of Rage’

Mukti Ranjan Ray, the suspect in the Mahalakshmi Murder Case, who was allegedly on the run, was found dead, hanging from a tree in a suspected suicide. At the site of his suicide, the police discovered Mukti's bag, laptop, and mobile phone. As per sources, the suspect who was also the victim's lover, had an argument with her and in a ‘fit of rage’, he killed her and dismembered his body.

Mahalakshmi Murder Case: Suicide Note Found At Suspect's Death Site

A death note was found and is currently under investigation. According to the note, Mahalakshmi had argued with Mukti Ranjan at the Vyalikaval residence. During the confrontation, Mukti allegedly struck her on the head and, in a fit of rage, killed her. The note also mentions Mukti Ranjan’s close relationship with Mahalakshmi.

How did Mukti Ranjan Ray Kill Mahalakshmi?

An investigation is underway but as per sources, the murder was carried out using a sharp weapon, but the weapon has not yet been recovered. The Vyalikaval police are continuing their investigation in Odisha . Mukti had used the sharp weapon to hit Mahalakshmi on her head.

Fridge Murder: Suspect Confesses to Cutting Victim's Body in 59 Pieces

The police on Wednesday also recovered a diary, believed to be belonging to the deceased man Mukti Ranjan Ray, in which he confessed to killing the woman whose dismembered body was found in the fridge of her house in the southern metropolis. "We have recovered the body of Mukti Ranjan Ray hanging from a tree. The body was handed over to his family after conducting post-mortem examination," Dhusuri Police Station IIC, Santanu Jena, said.

The SP said the police recovered a diary of Ray in which he confessed that he had dismembered the body of the Bengaluru woman to 59 pieces after killing her. He had returned to the village from Bengaluru after the murder.

(Inputs from PTI)