Vennela, a 6-year-old girl, was murdered on March 24, 2025, in Bengaluru. The suspects are her mother, Priyanka P., and her partner, Mohan G. Mahalingappa. Priyanka had separated from her husband Praveen Basappa and was in a live-in relationship with Mohan. The couple allegedly assaulted Vennela due to tensions related to the child's skin tone and their plans for a new life. Mohan inflicted fatal injuries, and Priyanka did not intervene. After the death, Priyanka gave conflicting accounts, and Mohan secured anticipatory bail. Mohan was arrested, while Priyanka is a fugitive. The investigation is ongoing.
Country: India
State/Province: Tamil Nadu, India
City/Region: Bangluru
Relationship Status: Extramarital relationship
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Incident Date: March 24, 2025
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Domestic Violence
The case involves domestic violence within a fractured family structure where the mother and her new partner inflicted fatal harm on the child. The conflict arose from custody disputes and social status concerns, leading to escalating violence. The mother's failure to intervene and subsequent deception indicate coercive control and complicity. The involvement of a live-in partner and separation from the father contributed to tensions.
Kadugodi Police registered a murder case against Priyanka and Mohan. Mohan was arrested and remanded for seven days. Priyanka is currently untraceable and considered a fugitive. The post-mortem report revealed fatal internal injuries inconsistent with natural causes. Investigation is ongoing to clarify the timeline and exact circumstances of the child's death.
Initial conflicting narratives from Priyanka about the cause of death caused confusion. Mohan's anticipatory bail shortly after the incident complicated early investigation. Priyanka's disappearance adds uncertainty to the full reconstruction of events.
Sources include police reports, post-mortem findings, and statements from the father. Timeline shows Priyanka and Mohan took Vennela out on Mohan's birthday, leading to assault triggered by the child's dislike of ice cream. Physical abuse and suffocation attempts caused fatal injuries. Priyanka did not intervene and later gave conflicting accounts. Mohan secured bail, and Priyanka fled. Police arrested Mohan and continue searching for Priyanka.
High risk due to history of domestic conflict, custody disputes, and escalation to fatal violence. The fugitive status of the mother increases risk for further obstruction of justice and potential harm to others.
Early signs of domestic conflict and custody disputes can escalate to fatal violence. Deceptive behavior post-incident and failure to protect vulnerable children are critical red flags. The involvement of a new partner and social status concerns may exacerbate tensions. Prompt forensic investigation and vigilance by family members are vital.
Reported tensions over custody and social status, and the child's dislike of ice cream triggering violence.
Conflicting narratives from the mother, post-mortem report revealing trauma, and Mohan's anticipatory bail.
Post-mortem medical findings, police custody of Mohan, and witness statements from the father.
No follow-up reports available beyond initial arrest and fugitive status of Priyanka.
Exact sequence of events during the child's final hours and Priyanka's current whereabouts remain unclear.