Bengaluru Horror: Man Allegedly Kills Mother, Grandmother and Brother-in-Law Before Dying by Suicide
A 34-year-old man allegedly killed his mother, grandmother and brother-in-law before dying by suicide at his residence in Bengaluru, police said on Saturday.
A 34-year-old man allegedly killed his mother, grandmother and brother-in-law before dying by suicide at his residence in Bengaluru, police said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Prashant, worked as a driver. According to police, he allegedly attacked the three family members with a machete inside the house before later hanging himself from a ceiling fan.
The deceased have been identified as Mangalamma (55), Prashant's mother and a garment factory worker; Nanjamma, his grandmother who worked as a sweeper; and Satish (50), his unmarried brother-in-law, who was employed as a plumber. Bengaluru: Class 8 Student Dies by Suicide; Family Alleges Harassment Over Homework.
Police rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident and launched an investigation. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.
According to preliminary information, the incident is believed to have taken place during the night. Investigators said Prashant allegedly attempted to flee after attacking his family members. However, local residents reportedly caught him and confined him inside the house. He is believed to have later died by suicide by hanging in a room, though police said these details are still being verified. Karnataka: Contract Worker Dies of Electrocution During Power Line Repair in Ballari; Video Surfaces.
No suicide note was recovered from the scene.
During the preliminary investigation, police found that Prashant was reportedly suffering from mental health issues. Authorities are verifying his reported medical history as part of the ongoing probe.
A case has been registered, and police are investigating the exact sequence of events that led to the alleged murders and the subsequent suicide. The motive behind the incident is yet to be established.
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