Crime on Men Since 90s..
- Athul Subhash, 2. Naveen, 3. Renukachari, 4. Madhu Case..


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Compiled List of Notable Reported Cases of Crimes Against Men in Bengaluru (Primarily Murders or Severe Harassment by Women/Partners) Since the 1990s.
This list focuses on high-profile or documented cases where men were victims of murder, attempted murder, or severe alleged harassment (e.g., leading to suicide) involving women as primary perpetrators or key conspirators. Data on crimes against men is limited and under-reported compared to crimes against women. Many cases come from news reports, court records, and public discussions. Allegations require due process; this is not exhaustive.
2000s
- 2003 Ring Road Murder (Shubha Shankaranarayan / “Madhu” or BMS Law Student Case):
Shubha Shankaranarayan, a 21-year-old fifth-semester law student at BMS College of Law, Bengaluru, was engaged to BV Girish (27), a software engineer at Intel. Unhappy with the arranged engagement, she conspired with her boyfriend Arun Varma (college junior) and two accomplices. On December 3, 2003 (just days after engagement), she lured Girish to a secluded spot on Airport Ring Road under the pretext of watching planes. Accomplices attacked him with a steel rod, killing him. Shubha and others were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment (upheld by Supreme Court in 2025). The case shocked Bengaluru.
2010s–2020s (Select Cases)
- Various Domestic Harassment & False Case Allegations: Reports of men facing cruelty, financial extortion, or misuse of laws like Section 498A (cruelty by wife/relatives) surfaced periodically. A cross-sectional study noted emotional and physical spousal violence against men in India, including Karnataka contexts, though specific Bengaluru named cases are often anecdotal or handled quietly.
- 2024 Renukaswamy Murder (Darshan, Pavithra Gowda Case):
Renukaswamy (33, from Chitradurga) was allegedly kidnapped, brutally tortured (beaten, electric shocks), and murdered in Bengaluru in June 2024. The conspiracy involved Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and 15+ others. Motive: Renukaswamy allegedly sent lewd messages/obscene content to Pavithra Gowda. Body found in Sumanahalli area. Charges include murder, kidnapping, conspiracy. High-profile case with arrests, charge sheets, and ongoing trials. - December 2024 Atul Subhash Suicide/Harassment Case:
Atul Subhash (34), Bengaluru AI/tech professional, died by suicide in Marathahalli. He left a 24-page note and 81-minute video alleging sustained mental, legal, and financial harassment (including multiple cases and demands like Rs 3 crore) by his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, her mother, and brother. FIR filed for abetment to suicide; arrests made (later bailed). Sparked national debate on marital laws and men’s issues.
Recent Cases (2025–2026)
- Kiran Murder (2026, Prema/Prerna Case):
27-year-old Kiran was lured by his girlfriend/colleague Prema (Prerna) to her home in Byadarahalli/Anjananagar under the pretext of a “western-style proposal” or BDSM role-play. She allegedly tied him up, blindfolded him, doused him with petrol/kerosene, and set him on fire. He died on the spot. Prema arrested for premeditated murder. Shocking due to alleged recording and planning. - Other Incidents: Reports of men set on fire by wives/in-laws, husbands killed with lover’s help (e.g., older cases like Meenakshamma killing husband Subramanya with younger lover), and harassment complaints. Broader patterns include alleged honeytraps, false accusations for extortion, and intimate partner violence.
Notes:
- Pre-2000s specific high-profile cases matching the criteria are scarcer in public records (many older cases involved general domestic issues or went unreported). Focus has historically been heavier on female victims.
- Many cases involve extramarital affairs, rejection, or revenge motives. Men’s rights groups track more via suicide abetment or dowry harassment reversals.
- Official stats (e.g., NCRB) emphasize crimes against women, but studies show bidirectional domestic violence exists.
For deeper details on any case, court judgments, or official data, I recommend checking police records, Karnataka High Court archives, or NCRB reports. If you have more specifics or want sources expanded, let me know!


