Bengaluru Murder: CCTV Footage Shows Suspect's Check-In, Escape And Phone Being Switched Off Near Majestic

In a chilling incident that has left Bengaluru in shock, CCTV footage has revealed disturbing details of a man, Aarav Harni, allegedly murdering his partner, Maya Gogoi, and then remaining with her lifeless body for 2 days.

The crime took place in a rented service apartment in the city's Indiranagar area, where the couple checked in on November 23. The footage shows the two arriving together with no signs of distress. However, what followed was chilling. Investigations reveal that Aarav stayed at the scene for an entire day after committing the crime, with surveillance footage showing him calmly smoking near Maya's lifeless body. Authorities suspect he may have initially planned to dismember her body but abandoned the idea.

Maya Gogoi Dena, a resident of Assam, was employed at a private firm in HSR Layout. She and Aarav, a 21-year-old student counselor from Kannur, Kerala, are believed to have known each other for six months, having worked together at the same company.

Police are piecing together the events leading to Maya's tragic death. Aarav, originally from Kannur, Kerala, is believed to have fled the apartment the morning after the murder. Surveillance footage shows him taking a cab on November 24 at 8:19 AM, shortly before the body was discovered. His movements were tracked to Majestic railway station, where his mobile phone was switched off. Authorities suspect he may have escaped to Kerala.

Investigators suspect the murder may have been premeditated. Initial findings suggest that Aarav ordered a nylon rope online, possibly to restrain Maya before she was killed with a knife. The investigation, involving forensic experts and canine units, revealed that Aarav checked into the Royal Living Apartments with Maya at 12:28 PM on November 23. Police records show he left the apartment at 8:19 AM the following day, just hours after the crime.

Authorities are still working to piece together the motive behind the murder, with early indications suggesting the act was carefully planned. The chilling calmness exhibited by Aarav after the killing and his actions in the apartment remain unclear. His decision to stay at the scene for hours suggests a level of premeditation that has left investigators searching for answers.

As police continue their search for Aarav, the community is reeling from the horrifying nature of the crime. The investigation into the full details of the couple's relationship, the sequence of events, and the exact motive behind the murder is ongoing.