Kannada film actress arrested after live-in partner’s body found in locked house

Key Highlights

• The murder occurred on February 18 but only came to light on March 1 after neighbours noticed a foul smell emanating from the house, and found Krishna’s body inside.
• Krishna had separated from his wife and was in a live-in relationship with Bindu, the police said.
• Two months ago, they rented a house in Vijayalakshmi Layout, which falls within the jurisdiction of the Bagalagunte police station.
• As the couple had said that they would be vacating the house soon, the landlord had not drawn up a formal rental agreement, the police said.
• After Krishna’s body was found, locals alerted the Bagalagunte police, who launched an investigation and allegedly learnt that Bindu had fallen in love with co-accused Vinay, who had expressed a desire to marry her.