2 min readBengaluruMay 16, 2026 07:54 PM ISTOfficials also suspect that stray dogs may have later dragged parts of the remains toward the surrounding areas of the lake after the water receded. (Representative Image)Human skull and skeletal remains were discovered Friday from a lake and its surrounding areas in Mugalur, close to Sarjapur on Bengaluru’s outskirts.Shepherds grazing cattle in the area first noticed the remains, after which the police were informed.Investigators found bones scattered around the lake bed. They suspect the victim may have drowned in the lake earlier, with the remains possibly surfacing after a significant drop in water levels during the summer.Officials also suspect that stray dogs may have later dragged parts of the remains toward the surrounding areas of the lake after the water receded.The police also recovered portions of a saree from the scene, prompting suspicion that the remains may belong to a woman victim.Forensic experts and a Scene of Crime Officer (SoCO) team conducted a detailed inspection of the area and collected the skeletal remains along with other evidence for examination.Senior police officers from the Sarjapur subdivision visited the spot and reviewed the investigation. The police said the identification of the deceased and the exact cause of death are yet to be established.Story continues below this ad“A case has been registered and the skeletal remains, along with other evidence collected from the spot, have been sent for further forensic examination,” a police officer said.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:BengaluruAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogIran US War News LIVE Updates: Iranian MP says new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz, toll collections soon48 minutes agoJustice Swarana Kanta Sharma won’t hear excise case, to continue with contempt action against Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, others12 hours agoTrump-Xi Summit LIVE: Meeting ends with Xi and Trump claiming progress but differences remain1 day agoWest Bengal HS 12th Result 2026 Highlights: Adrito Paul tops West Bengal HS results1 day agoTop News Headlines of May 14, 2026 | AAP MP writes to Punjab Governor after SATH activists blacken signboards over omission of Punjabi2 days ago