Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 11:44 IST The couple had been living together for the past few months in the Varthur area. Ayyappa was working as a supervisor at a dry fruits shop. The victim has been identified as Ranjitha (23), while the accused, Ayyappa, has been arrested by the police. Both are natives of Kodagu. A 23-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner in Bengaluru’s Varthur area, with the incident coming to light two days after it occurred. The victim has been identified as Ranjitha (23), while the accused, Ayyappa, has been arrested by the police. Both are natives of Kodagu. According to police, Ayyappa had earlier separated from his wife following frequent disputes. A few years later, he fell in love with Ranjitha from the same village. Despite belonging to different castes, Ayyappa reportedly convinced her family that he would marry her and brought her to Bengaluru. The couple had been living together for the past few months in the Varthur area. Ayyappa was working as a supervisor at a dry fruits …