Bengaluru Triple Murder: Man Kills Mother, Grandmother and Brother-in-Law, Dies by Suicide
A tragic incident occurred in the Kottigepalya area of Bengaluru on Saturday morning, where a 34-year-old man allegedly killed three of his family members before dying by suicide. Local police, operating under the jurisdiction of the Kamakshipalya police station, discovered the four bodies inside a residence following the incident.
A 34-year-old man allegedly killed three members of his family before dying by suicide in Bengaluru's Kottigepalya area on Saturday, police said. The deceased include the man's mother, grandmother and brother-in-law. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the incident, which took place under the jurisdiction of the Kamakshipalya police station, as reported by TOI. According to police, the accused, identified as Prashant, allegedly attacked his family members with a sharp weapon inside their residence.
The victims have been identified as Mangalamma (55), the accused's mother who worked in a garment factory; Nanjamma, his grandmother who was employed as a sweeper; and Satish (50), his unmarried brother-in-law, who worked as a plumber. Bengaluru: Class 8 Student Dies by Suicide; Death Note Alleges Teacher Fined Her for Incomplete Homework, Threatened With TC.
Accused Later Found Hanging
Police said that after the alleged killings, Prashant was later found hanging from a ceiling fan inside the house. Initial reports suggest the incident occurred during the night. Authorities are also examining reports that the accused may have attempted to leave the house before local residents intervened. Investigators said these details are being verified as part of the ongoing probe. No suicide note was recovered from the scene.
Investigation Underway
Following information about the incident, police reached the house, secured the crime scene and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. Forensic teams are assisting in the investigation, while officers continue to question witnesses and collect evidence. Police have not yet established a clear motive and said all possible angles are being examined. Bengaluru Horror: Man Allegedly Kills Mother, Grandmother and Brother-in-Law Before Dying by Suicide.
Authorities Await Further Findings
The deaths have shocked residents of the locality, with police continuing their inquiry to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the alleged murders and subsequent suicide. Officials said the findings of the post-mortem examinations and forensic analysis are expected to provide greater clarity on the circumstances surrounding the case.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.
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