2 min readBengaluruUpdated: Mar 9, 2026 10:25 AM ISTThe crime took place in Tarabanahalli, under the Soladevanahalli police station limits in Bengaluru. (Representative Image)The Bengaluru police arrested a man on Sunday for allegedly setting his estranged live-in partner and her parents on fire.The incident took place in Tarabanahalli, under the Soladevanahalli police station limits. The police stated that the accused, Panduranga alias Chandu, 32, a resident of Nandini Layout, arrived at victim Sumalatha’s house around 6.30 pm on Friday and demanded the keys to her scooter. When Sumalatha, 27, a domestic worker, refused, an argument broke out between them. Sumalatha’s parents, Shreeram and Manjamma, intervened, and Panduranga left. But he came back later in the day and set all three on fire by dousing them with petrol. The accused escaped from the spot in an autorickshaw. The victims’ neighbours took them to a hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.A police officer said that Panduranga and Sumalatha had met on Instagram and exchanged their contact numbers. “They fell in love and were living together in Mahalakshmi Layout,” the officer added.The Soladevanahalli police said the probe has revealed that Sumalatha was married to a man named Hanumaiah, and they have two sons from the marriage. Later, she met Panduranga, and they started living together. They also have a daughter from the relationship. Panduranga and Sumalatha’s relationship soured about a year ago after Panduranga brought another woman to live with them. Following repeated conflicts, Sumalatha left and moved back in with her parents.Based on Sumalatha’s complaint, the police have booked Panduranga under Section 109 (attempt to murder) and 351 (2) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:BengaluruAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Live BlogDubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi News LIVE Updates: UAE air defences intercept Iranian missiles, drones4 minutes agoUS-Israel vs Iran War News LIVE Updates: Trump says decision to end Iran war will be ‘mutual’ with Netanyahu as Mojtaba Khamenei becomes new supreme leader22 minutes agoICAI CA Foundation, Inter Result January 2026 Live Updates: Results out; Logapriya PP secures AIR 1 in foundation exam17 hours agoDhurandhar 2 Advance Booking: Ranveer Singh film sells 1.2 lakh tickets, earns over Rs 13 crore17 hours agoDubai News Live Updates: Iranian attack targets facility near Bahrain’s Salman Port; civil defence works to control fire18 hours ago