Tech-Savvy Kidnapper Baffles Bengaluru Police in Chilling School Student Murder Case

In a chilling case that stunned Bengaluru, police were left baffled by the digital skills of Gurumurthy, the key suspect in the kidnapping and murder of 13-year-old Nischith. What made the case so unusual wasn't just the crime-it was how Gurumurthy, a driver by profession, managed to outsmart law enforcement using advanced tech tools like VPNs, VoIP, and foreign numbers.

How Gurumurthy Outsmarted the System

The suspect used a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology to make an untraceable ransom call. This single WhatsApp voice call, followed by encrypted text messages, left investigators scrambling. Though Gurumurthy typed in English, the texts appeared in Hindi to the recipient, adding another layer of confusion.

Initially, police believed they were dealing with a seasoned cybercriminal. Gurumurthy used foreign mobile numbers, switched devices frequently, and constantly changed his location to evade digital tracking. His moves left even experienced cyber units struggling to keep up.

The Brother's Role: A Hidden Influence?

Investigators soon suspected that Gurumurthy's tech know-how might not have come from nowhere. His brother, a police constable who formerly worked with the Bengaluru City Police social media team, was believed to be the one who might have introduced him to these digital tools. Now working at an embassy in the Middle East, the brother's influence raised red flags.

Police Strategy and the Breakthrough

Inspector Kumaraswamy B G and his team faced weeks of frustration as Gurumurthy continued to stay ahead. With the help of the state intelligence branch and Central Crime Branch (CCB), the police finally identified an alternative mobile number being used by Gurumurthy. This became the turning point.

Eventually, police tracked and arrested Gurumurthy. He was found with a gunshot wound, possibly self-inflicted or sustained during the confrontation. Authorities confirmed that interrogation would resume once he recovered.

This case highlighted the need for modernizing police techniques. As criminals increasingly turn to technology to evade capture, traditional tracking methods must evolve. Senior officers acknowledged that tech-savvy criminals like Gurumurthy are no longer rare-and combating them requires upgraded digital intelligence.