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Bengaluru Couple’s Murder Allegedly Involves Wife, Mother and Alleged Lover
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Core Event
On September 9, police in Bengaluru’s Avalahalli jurisdiction registered a murder case after the body of Mubarak, 40, was found with signs of asphyxiation and injuries to his face and testicles. The victim, who had been bedridden for two years following a paralytic stroke, was allegedly suffocated with a pillow while sleeping and assaulted in his private parts. Police arrested his wife Shahina Banu, 37, her mother Haseena Banu, and a man identified as Naheemuddin Qureshi (also reported as Naheem Ullah), who police say had become close to the family while treating the couple’s daughter’s mental-health condition.
Background & Context
Shahina Banu and Mubarak had been married for roughly 15 years and had a daughter who was ill during the period of Mubarak’s disability. According to police, Shahina confided to Qureshi that caring for her husband had become “increasingly difficult.” The officer said Qureshi allegedly suggested killing Mubarak, after which Shahina and her mother conspired to carry out the act. The police noted that Shahina initially told relatives the death was due to a heart attack, prompting the victim’s brother to approach authorities.
Key Figures
- Shahina Banu – wife of the victim, accused of planning and executing the murder.
- Haseena Banu – mother of Shahina, alleged co-conspirator.
- Naheemuddin Qureshi – man who regularly visited the household claiming to help treat the daughter, alleged lover of Shahina and adviser in the killing.
- Mubarak – 40-year-old mutton-shop owner, bedridden after a stroke, victim.
Data & Statistics
- Post-mortem report: cause of death listed as asphyxiation; injuries documented on the nose, chin, and testicles.
- Police identified a pillow-related suffocation and “assault to private parts” as the mechanisms of death.
Official Statements & Responses
A senior police official said the investigation began after the victim’s brother expressed suspicion and the body was sent for autopsy. Police continue to question additional relatives and acquaintances linked to the household.