Tragic End: Woman's Body Found in Suitcase; Husband Arrested

A 32-year-old woman's body, identified as Gauri Khedekar, was found in a suitcase in Bengaluru. Her husband, Rakesh Khedekar, allegedly attempted suicide after fleeing to Pune. He is detained and suspected of murder, linked to marital disputes. The investigation continues.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 28-03-2025 14:37 IST | Created: 28-03-2025 13:11 IST
Tragic End: Woman's Body Found in Suitcase; Husband Arrested
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A harrowing discovery was made in Bengaluru when the body of Gauri Khedekar, a 32-year-old woman, was found stuffed inside a suitcase. Police identified severe injury marks on her body, pointing to foul play.

The prime suspect, her husband Rakesh Khedekar, allegedly fled to Pune where he attempted suicide by consuming poison. He was detained by police and is undergoing treatment in a Pune hospital. According to City Police Commissioner B Dayananda, marital disputes are believed to be at the core of this heinous act.

The Bengaluru police are collaborating with their counterparts in Pune. As more relatives of the deceased arrive to provide crucial information, police are hopeful that further interrogation of Rakesh Khedekar will shed light on the motive behind the murder.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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