DCP Narayan detailed the harrowing final moments captured on the vehicle’s dashboard camera, explaining that as Roshan attempted to flee the scene in his car, Prashanth intercepted him and clung to the door, vowing not to let him escape.
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News1826-01-2026, 15:15

Bengaluru Man Killed Over Lighter Dispute; Dashcam Exposes 'Accident' as Murder

  • Prashanth, 28, was killed in Bengaluru's Kammasandra area after a dispute over a cigarette lighter escalated.
  • Initially reported as a road accident, dashcam footage revealed Roshan Hegde deliberately rammed his car into a tree and wall, pinning Prashanth.
  • The incident occurred after a cricket match, during a drinking session, where an argument led to a violent confrontation with beer bottles.
  • DCP Narayan confirmed the reclassification to murder, stating the footage showed clear intent to kill, leading to Roshan Hegde's arrest.
  • Victim's mother, Anu, expressed heartbreak, highlighting Prashanth's upcoming wedding and demanding justice for the calculated murder.

Why It Matters: A trivial lighter dispute in Bengaluru escalated into a fatal murder, exposed by crucial dashcam footage.

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