Bengaluru: A horrific case of suspected mass murder has come to light in Bengaluru, where a cab driver allegedly killed his wife and six members of her family, including a seven-year-old boy. As per police, he was miffed with his wife’s continued contact with her parental family.
The accused has been identified as Indushekhar and is suspected of murdering his wife Sunitha, mother-in-law Rupavathi, brothers-in-law Shivakumar and Shankar, their wives Divya and Nalini, and Shankar's seven-year-old son Puneeth. Police recovered the child’s body near Nandi Hills, and a search is underway to find the remaining six bodies.
Accused Allegedly Invited Relatives For A Party
According to the preliminary investigation, Indushekhar first killed his wife before inviting his two brothers-in-law and their families to his house for a party. The gathering reportedly turned into a mass murder, with the accused allegedly killing the other six members of the family.
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Investigators suspect that he used a grinding stone to bludgeon the victims to death. After the murder, he allegedly transported their bodies in his car and disposed of them at different locations. Police are also examining whether chemicals were used to clean bloodstains and destroy evidence.
Domestic Dispute Suspected To Be The Motive
Preliminary findings point towards domestic discord as the possible motive behind the killings. Police suspect Indushekhar was unhappy with his wife's continued communication with her parental family, which may have fueled his resentment.
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The case came to light after a missing-person complaint was lodged at Srirampura Police Station. During questioning, the accused reportedly gave contradictory statements that prompted investigators to probe the matter further. Police are probing whether anyone else helped him in the murder.