2 min readBengaluruMar 26, 2026 09:19 PM ISTYamuna (left) and her brother Sudeep (right) both died on the spot. (Photo Credit: Special Arrangement)A dispute allegedly stemming from an extramarital relationship turned fatal in northwest Bengaluru on Thursday when a 16-year-old boy allegedly stabbed a woman and her brother to death.The victims, Yamuna, 36, and her brother Sudeep, 34, were attacked after they went to confront a woman who was reportedly involved in an extramarital relationship with Yamuna’s husband. The accused is the woman’s minor son.According to the police, tensions had been simmering between the two families over Yamuna’s husband’s alleged relationship with the woman. “The two families had previous confrontations, including a complaint registered earlier this year. On Thursday morning, an argument escalated into violence,” a senior police officer said.Investigators said Yamuna and Sudeep had gone to the woman’s residence, where a heated altercation broke out. During the confrontation, the minor allegedly attacked both of the victims with a knife, inflicting multiple injuries to the neck and body. They died on the spot.In his complaint, Yamuna’s husband, Mallegowda, stated that he had earlier lent Rs 2 lakh to the woman, which she had recently repaid, but disputes over their relationship continued to cause friction within the family.The police have registered a case of murder and apprehended the minor accused. “We have secured the boy and are verifying the sequence of events leading up to the incident,” an officer said.The police have registered a case under Section 103(1) (murder) and Section 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.Story continues below this adMeanwhile, Yamuna’s 18-year-old son has alleged that the victims were called to the house deliberately. He also claimed that his sister attempted suicide after learning about the deaths. She is currently undergoing treatment and is out of danger, the police said.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Bengaluru crimeBengaluru policeAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Live BlogIran vs US-Israel War News Live Updates: Trump’s envoy Witkoff confirms Pakistan acting as mediator between US, Iran4 minutes agoNews Today Live Updates, 26 March | Kanpur anti-Sikh riots: How SIT narrowed 1,251 cases to 11, filed chargesheets against 74 accused4 minutes agoDhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 7 LIVE Updates: Ranveer Singh film crosses Rs 35 cr mark on Thursday; earns over Rs 1007 cr globally21 minutes agoDubai, UAE News Live Updates: Indian and Pakistani nationals killed in Abu Dhabi debris incident54 minutes agoBihar Board 10th Result 2026 Live Updates: BSEB will announce result date and time soon2 hours ago