Karnataka Police have successfully cracked the case of the kidnap and murder of a TikTok star from Bengaluru, detaining eight individuals in connection with the incident. The crime occurred within the Nanjangud Rural police station limits in Mysuru district and has been revealed to be an act of revenge. Among the detainees is a relative of a former corporator from Bengaluru, along with his associates.
The victim, Naveen, had been involved in a prior murder case and gained fame as a TikTok star after his release on bail. On August 27, he was kidnapped by a group of miscreants in Mysuru and subsequently found dead near Nanjangud. The prime suspect is identified as the nephew of a politically influential former corporator. Further investigations are ongoing.