In a shocking case from Bengaluru, two men attacked and robbed two women returning from a Ganesh festival orchestra on September 13.
The accused, Praveen and Yogananda, approached the women on a bike and attempted to snatch their gold chains. While one woman, Usha, surrendered her chain, the other, Varalakshmi, resisted. This led Yogananda to brutally attack her with a machete, severing two fingers.
Police investigation and arrests
After weeks of investigation, the police special investigation team arrested the accused. Authorities recovered 74 grams of stolen gold jewelry and the machete used in the assault. The police revealed that Yogananda had fled to several cities, including Puducherry, Mumbai, and Goa, before returning to his native village in Karnataka. He is known to have a criminal past, including involvement in a murder case.
Victim’s condition and ongoing probe
The victim Varalakshmi is receiving medical treatment for her injuries. Police continue their inquiry to uncover any further details about the incident and possible accomplices.