CCTV captures chilling moment of Bengaluru law student being stabbed after she rejected marriage proposal

BENGALURU: Chilling CCTV footage of the July 13 stabbing of 22-year-old fourth-year law student Amrutha has surfaced, showing the attack in which she was allegedly stabbed after rejecting a marriage proposal. She battled for more than 48 hours before succumbing to her injuries at a hospital on July 15.The attack took place around 4.30pm in Kodihalli on HAL Road. Police said Amrutha, Dhanush G and his younger brother Surya G were from the same locality.Relationship ended after she learnt about his pastAccording to the preliminary investigation, the two families became acquainted through religious gatherings. Amrutha and Dhanush developed a close friendship, which later turned into a relationship.Police said Amrutha ended the relationship after discovering that Dhanush had previously been married, was divorced and had a child. She then distanced herself from him.Police said Surya was enraged by her decision and had warned that he would not spare her for rejecting his brother.Amrutha stabbed during altercationDuring the altercation on July 13, Surya allegedly attacked Amrutha with a knife, stabbing her in the chest and back before fleeing the spot. Local residents caught him, police said.Amrutha’s family rushed her to hospital, where she remained under treatment for more than 48 hours. Despite doctors’ efforts to save her, she died on the evening of July 15.Two brothers arrestedFollowing the incident, Jeevan Bheema Nagar police registered a case against Dhanush and Surya. Both have since been arrested.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in BengaluruStay updated with the latest Bengaluru news. Download the TOI App.