Bengaluru, India – A chilling crime has unsettled the city after a local man was arrested for allegedly murdering his girlfriend and spending two days with her corpse in a service apartment. The victim, identified as Maya Gogoi, a popular vlogger originally from Assam, was reportedly killed earlier this week.
Authorities disclosed that the suspect, Aarav Hanoy, was apprehended outside Karnataka, suggesting he had attempted to flee the state following the murder. Details emerged that Hanoy had bizarrely cohabited with Gogoi’s body in the apartment, where he was mostly seen smoking cigarettes.
Investigators have pieced together the victim’s last known movements, stating that Gogoi informed her sister she would not be returning home as she was attending an office party. Subsequently, another message indicated she continued to party the following night. According to her sister, Gogoi and Hanoy had been in a relationship for about six months, having met on social media.
The case, involving the strange and disturbing aftermath of the crime, triggered a swift police response. Officers formed two specialized teams and launched an extensive manhunt that culminated in Hanoy’s capture. After leaving the apartment, Hanoy reportedly took a taxi to Bengaluru’s Majestic area in the Central Business District and then turned off his mobile phone, complicating efforts to locate him.
This tragic incident underscores a disturbing trend of violent crimes linked to personal relationships and raises questions about the social impacts of digital era relationships. Experts suggest that while social media can connect individuals, it also complicates and, at times, exacerbates conflicts.
The community, particularly those in HSR Layout where Maya lived with her sister, has been left in shock. Local authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward to aid the ongoing investigation and ensure justice for Maya Gogoi.
The case continues to develop as more details about the motives and the dynamics of Gogoi and Hanoy’s relationship are expected to emerge. Critics argue that this incident highlights a need for greater awareness and preventative measures against domestic violence. The shocking nature of the crime has indeed cast a somber mood over the community, prompting calls for introspection and action against such heinous acts.