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Crime in India: Uncovering the deeper causes behind rising brutality

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Updated on: 08 October,2024 11:49 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Sanjana Deshpande | sanjana.deshpande@mid-day.com

A 29-year-old woman’s decomposed body, dismembered into over 50 parts and stored in a refrigerator, left a deep sense of unease and fear throughout the city. Mid-day spoke to experts to understand whether such acts are caused by broader socioeconomic issues rather than individual moral faults.

Crime in India: Uncovering the deeper causes behind rising brutality

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The gruesome incident in Bengaluru last month left a chilling imprint on the public's mind. A 29-year-old woman’s decomposed body, dismembered into over 50 parts and stored in a refrigerator, left a deep sense of unease and fear throughout the city. Reportedly, Mukti Ranjan Ray, the prime suspect, died by suicide in Odisha, leaving a confession note. The inquiry indicated that Mahalakshmi was murdered due to a property dispute. The police were able to track down the culprit, Mukti Ranjan Ray, in Odisha, but he allegedly died by suicide before he could be caught. 

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