Priyanka was apprehended from a homestay in Sakleshpur on Thursday after reportedly fleeing Bengaluru in an attempt to evade arrest. According to police, she initially traveled to Mysuru before moving to Sakleshpur.
Mohan G, who has been identified as the prime accused in the case, was arrested shortly after the FIR was registered on June 4 at Kadugodi Police Station. During interrogation, Mohan allegedly confessed to killing the child by assaulting and smothering her inside a car.