Police in Bengaluru investigate the alleged murder of three family members by a man who later dies by suicide inside their residence. Multiple outlets report that the accused, identified as Prashant/Prashanth, attacks his family members at the home in Kottigepalya on Saturday morning. Reports say the killings involve a sharp weapon, with at least one account describing a machete. After the attack, the man dies by suicide within the same residence. One report says he hangs himself in a room; another confirms suicide by the accused after the killings. Authorities have not yet released the full sequence of events or confirmed the motive. Police state they are working to determine what led to the incident and how the events unfolded, including the accused’s mental state. One outlet notes that the accused was reportedly suffering from mental health issues. Further details are expected as the investigation continues, including forensic findings, statements from family or neighbours, and reconstruction of the timeline.
Man kills three family members in Bengaluru; then dies by suicide, police investigate
Police in Bengaluru investigate the alleged murder of three family members by a man who later dies by suicide inside their residence. Multiple outlets report that the accused, identified as Prashant/P...
- Police in Bengaluru investigate the killing of three family members by a man identified as Prashant/Prashanth.
- The incident takes place in Kottigepalya at a family residence on Saturday morning.
- Reports say the accused uses a weapon described as a machete or similar sharp instrument.
- After the killings, the man dies by suicide inside the residence, reported as hanging in one account.
- Authorities are investigating the sequence of events and the motive, with reports citing alleged mental health issues.
The attack by Prashanth on his family members is said to be by using a machete while he ended his life hanging in a room
2 hours agoA 34-year-old man allegedly killed three family members with a weapon. He then died by suicide inside their Bengaluru residence on Saturday morning. Police identified the accused as Prashant, who was reportedly suffering mental health issues. Authorities are investigating the exact sequence of events and the motive. Further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.
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