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Bengaluru Man Sets Ex-Girlfriend’s Family Vehicles on Fire in Revenge Attack

The suspect, a known criminal with a history of violent offenses, targeted the woman’s family after she ended their relationship.

He reportedly shouted at her father and brother, blaming them for persuading her to cut ties with him. (Representational image)
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Overview

  • The incident occurred early Sunday in South Bengaluru, spanning two police jurisdictions: Channamanakere Achhukaatu and Subramanyapura.
  • The suspect, Rahul alias 'Star Rahul,' has a criminal record with over a dozen cases including attempted murder, drug peddling, and robbery.
  • Rahul and his associates vandalized three cars and a motorbike, two of which belonged to the woman’s parents, and assaulted her brother and a security guard.
  • The attack followed the woman’s decision to distance herself from Rahul, whom she reportedly dated, prompting him to blame her family for influencing her decision.
  • Police have registered multiple cases against Rahul and launched a manhunt to apprehend him and his accomplices.