Bengaluru (Gurpreet Singh): A 34-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by a persistent stalker in Bengaluru’s Gangondanahalli area on the afternoon of March 19, 2026. The victim, identified as Firdos Banu, worked as a domestic helper and was a mother of three. According to the police, the accused, a mechanic named Hafiz, had been harassing Banu for some time after she repeatedly rejected his unwanted advances.
The incident occurred while Banu was returning home from work. Police reports state that Hafiz intercepted her behind a local school and attacked her with a sharp weapon, inflicting multiple stab wounds. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by local residents and family members who were alerted to the scene, Banu succumbed to her injuries later that evening. A senior police officer confirmed that the severity of the wounds led to significant blood loss.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Banu had been married to Altaf Pasha, an auto-rickshaw driver, for 15 years. The couple had three minor sons who are now left without their mother. Neighbors and family members reported that Hafiz, who is unmarried, had been stalking the victim for several months and had previously been warned to stay away, yet he continued to monitor her movements.
The Chandra Layout police station has registered a formal case of murder against the accused. Hafiz was apprehended shortly after the crime and is currently in police custody for further interrogation. Authorities have collected forensic evidence from the site and are recording statements from eyewitnesses to build a strong case against the stalker.
