Bengaluru Techie Found Dead; Puja Dutta’s Cryptic Posts Reveal Disturbing Trail of Stress, Fear

A 34-year-old tech professional was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside her rented apartment in Bengaluru's Adugodi area, with police now probing multiple angles, including her recent online activity.

The deceased, identified as Puja Dutta, a native of Jharkhand, was living alone in the flat. The case came to light on Monday night after the house owner alerted police when repeated attempts to contact her failed. Officers broke open the door, which was locked from inside with three bolts, and found her body in a decomposed state, lying in a pool of blood. Torn papers were scattered across the room, and a table fan was still running, adding to what investigators described as a "disturbing" scene.

While initial indications, including the locked room, suggest a possible suicide, the presence of cut marks on her body and the condition of the room have led police to register a case of suspicious death. A post-mortem examination is expected to determine whether the injuries were self-inflicted or caused by another person.

The landlord also told police that Dutta was a private individual who had recently been asked to vacate the premises following disputes over loud music. She further claimed that a man frequently visited Dutta, and the two were often heard arguing, prompting investigators to trace and question the individual.

As the investigation unfolds, a series of LinkedIn posts made by Dutta nearly 10 months ago have surfaced, offering a glimpse into her state of mind during that period. Her posts initially focused on workplace issues, including what she described as a "toxic environment" marked by negligence, suppression of progressive thinking, and internal workplace conflicts. She hinted at quitting her job under pressure and spoke about exposing such environments.

Over time, her posts took a more cryptic turn. She wrote about being "tracked," facing "hidden attacks," and warned unnamed individuals to "stay out." In one post, she stated, "I don't care about myself anymore," while in another she said she would "drag it till the end," suggesting a sense of confrontation and distress.

At the same time, she projected strong self-belief, describing herself as capable of building her own career, taking a break to focus on bigger goals, and distancing herself from conventional work structures.

Investigators are now examining her phone records, digital footprint and personal interactions, including the frequent visitor mentioned by the landlord, to reconstruct the events leading up to her death, which is believed to have occurred last Thursday.

Police have urged caution against drawing conclusions until the post-mortem report is available, as the case remains under active investigation.