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Coworker Surrenders After Deadly Light-Switch Dispute at Bengaluru Office

Police say 24-year-old Somala Vamshi allegedly struck 41-year-old Bheemesh Babu with a dumbbell during an overnight shift, prompting a murder case.

Overview

  • The confrontation occurred around 1:30 am inside the rented premises of Data Digital Bank, a firm that stores daily film-shoot footage.
  • Only the two men were staying in the office overnight when an argument over switching off a light escalated.
  • Police said Vamshi hit Babu on the forehead with a dumbbell, killing him instantly.
  • The accused, 24 and from Vijayawada, surrendered at the Govindraj Nagar police station soon after.
  • Officers identified the victim as 41-year-old Bheemesh Babu from Chitradurga and have arrested the suspect, with further investigation underway.