The quiet outskirts of Malur taluk in Kolar district were shattered this week by a grim discovery—a body sealed inside a water sump, the result of what police say was a crime fueled by jealousy and alcohol. Suresh, a 36-year-old private firm employee, has been arrested alongside his friend Santosh for the alleged murder of Venkatesh, a man Suresh believed was involved with his wife.

Key facts

  • Accused Suresh, 36, and accomplice Santosh arrested
  • Victim Venkatesh, 36, strangled near Chikka Tirupati
  • Body dumped and sealed in a water sump
  • Crime occurred on Sunday, September 4, 2026

A Relationship Turns Deadly

According to Malur police, tensions had been simmering for some time. Suresh had reportedly warned both his wife and Venkatesh multiple times about their alleged extramarital relationship, but his pleas went unheeded. That frustration appears to have boiled over on Sunday when Suresh and Santosh consumed alcohol together before confronting Venkatesh near Chikka Tirupati.

The Gruesome Aftermath

What began as a confrontation turned lethal. The two men allegedly strangled Venkatesh, then carried his body to a water sump where they dumped it and sealed the opening—a desperate attempt to conceal their crime. The plan unraveled quickly when Venkatesh was reported missing, prompting an investigation that soon pointed to Suresh as the last person seen with the victim.

Justice Pursued

Police moved swiftly once evidence mounted, arresting both Suresh and Santosh. The case highlights how personal disputes can escalate into irreversible tragedy, leaving families broken and communities in shock. As investigations continue, authorities are piecing together the final moments of a life cut short by violence.