Bengaluru Bodybuilder Suicide/sbkinews
Bengaluru, February 9, 2026 – In a heartbreaking Bengaluru bodybuilder suicide case that has stunned the fitness community and social media, a 28-year-old gym trainer tragically ended his life after his live-in girlfriend of three years revealed her wedding invite and flaunted a new saree from her fiancé. The incident, unfolding in the bustling Koramangala area, highlights the dark side of modern relationships, heartbreak, and mental health struggles among young professionals in Karnataka’s tech capital.
The Shocking Discovery and Suicide Note Details
Local police confirmed that Vikram Shetty, a popular bodybuilder known for his sculpted physique and motivational Instagram reels (@VikramIronMan, 50K+ followers), was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his one-bedroom apartment late Sunday night. Neighbors alerted authorities after hearing unusual noises. A poignant suicide note, recovered from his phone, read: “Three years of love shattered by a wedding card and her new saree. I built my body for her, but she broke my soul. Goodbye.”
Eyewitnesses and preliminary investigations reveal the trigger: Shetty’s girlfriend, Priya Rao (25), a software engineer at a nearby IT firm, casually showed him her wedding invite during dinner. Sources close to the couple say she had been in a secret relationship with a wealthy NRI groom for months, using Shetty as emotional support while planning her marriage. The “new saree” – a luxurious Kanjivaram gifted by her fiancé – became the final straw, symbolizing her impending betrayal.
“We were shocked. Vikram was the strongest guy in our gym, lifting 200kg deadlifts effortlessly. But love crushed him,” said Rajesh Kumar, a fellow bodybuilder and friend who identified the body.
Timeline of the Bengaluru Love Triangle Tragedy
2023: Vikram and Priya meet at a fitness expo in Bengaluru, start live-in relationship.
Mid-2025: Priya begins secret chats with NRI fiancé, but maintains facade with Shetty.
February 8, 2026: During a casual evening, Priya shows wedding invite (scheduled for March in Mumbai) and models her new saree.
February 9 Morning: Shetty’s lifeless body discovered; note goes viral on social media.
Police have registered a case under Section 174 CrPC (unnatural death) but ruled out foul play. Priya is cooperating with investigations and has gone into hiding amid online backlash.
Rising Suicide Trends Among Bengaluru Youth and Bodybuilders
This Bengaluru bodybuilder suicide adds to Karnataka’s alarming mental health crisis. NCRB data shows suicides in Bengaluru rose 15% in 2025, with relationship failures citing 30% of cases among 25-35 age group. Fitness enthusiasts, often idolized for physical strength, face hidden emotional vulnerabilities – steroid use, isolation from intense training, and relationship pressures in the city’s high-stress environment.
Experts like Dr. Meera Nair, a Bengaluru psychologist, warn: “Bodybuilders like Vikram project invincibility, but heartbreak hits harder. The wedding invite and saree symbolized total rejection, pushing him over the edge.”
Social media erupted with #JusticeForVikram trending, featuring tributes from fitness influencers. Gyms across Bengaluru held candlelight vigils, urging mental health awareness.
Investigation Updates and Family Reactions
Vikram’s family from Mangalore arrived Monday, demanding a thorough probe into Priya’s role. “She toyed with his heart while wearing another man’s gift,” lamented his elder brother, Anil Shetty. Autopsy reports are awaited, expected to confirm asphyxiation.
In the wake of this tragedy, Bengaluru Police Commissioner has announced helplines for relationship distress: 104 (Karnataka Mental Health) and 1098 (youth support).
This story underscores the need for open conversations on love, betrayal, and resilience beyond muscles. Stay tuned for updates on this developing Bengaluru news story.
Hindi Version
Bengaluru Bodybuilder Suicide/sbkinews
बेंगलुरु, 9 फरवरी 2026 – बेंगलुरु बॉडीबिल्डर सुसाइड केस ने फिटनेस कम्युनिटी और सोशल मीडिया को हिलाकर रख दिया है। 28 वर्षीय जिम ट्रेनर विक्रम शेट्टी ने अपनी 3 साल की लिव-इन गर्लफ्रेंड द्वारा शादी का कार्ड दिखाने और नए साड़ी का दिखावे के बाद आत्महत्या कर ली। कोरमंगला इलाके में घटी यह घटना आधुनिक रिश्तों, हार्टब्रेक और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य संकट को उजागर करती है।
चौंकाने वाली खोज और सुसाइड नोट का खुलासा
पुलिस ने पुष्टि की कि विक्रम शेट्टी (इंस्टाग्राम @VikramIronMan, 50K+ फॉलोअर्स) को उनके फ्लैट के पंखे से लटका मिला। सुसाइड नोट में लिखा: “3 साल का प्यार शादी कार्ड और नई साड़ी से बिखर गया। उसके लिए बॉडी बनाई, लेकिन आत्मा टूट गई। अलविदा।”
जांच से पता चला कि प्रिया राव (25, सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियर) ने डिनर के दौरान शादी का कार्ड (मार्च में मुंबई) दिखाया और फियांसे की दी हुई कांजीवरम साड़ी पहनी। प्रिया NRI दूल्हे के साथ गुप्त रिश्ते में थी।
“विक्रम जिम का सबसे स्ट्रॉन्ग था, लेकिन प्यार ने तोड़ दिया,” बोले दोस्त राजेश कुमार।
बेंगलुरु लव ट्रायंगल का टाइमलाइन
2023: फिटनेस एक्सपो में मुलाकात, लिव-इन शुरू।
2025 मध्य: प्रिया का गुप्त अफेयर।
8 फरवरी: कार्ड और साड़ी दिखाई।
9 फरवरी: शव मिला; नोट वायरल।
पुलिस ने अननेचुरल डेथ केस दर्ज किया। प्रिया जांच में सहयोग कर रही।
बेंगलुरु युवाओं में बढ़ते सुसाइड ट्रेंड्स
NCRB डेटा: 2025 में बेंगलुरु में सुसाइड 15% बढ़े, 30% रिश्तों से। बॉडीबिल्डर्स में स्टेरॉयड, ट्रेनिंग का दबाव। डॉ. मीरा नायर: “शादी कार्ड ने अस्वीकृति का प्रतीक बनाया।”
#JusticeForVikram ट्रेंडिंग; जिमों में विगिल।
जांच अपडेट्स और परिवार की प्रतिक्रिया
मंगलुरु परिवार ने प्रिया पर सवाल उठाए। पोस्टमॉर्टम बाकी। हेल्पलाइन: 104, 1098।
यह ट्रेजडी प्यार-विश्वासघात पर बातचीत जरूरी बनाती है।
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