Mahi Shrivastava, Bhopal: A cab driver has been accused of killing his wife and six members of her family in Bengaluru after allegedly becoming resentful of the support they extended to her during repeated marital disputes. Police said the accused, identified as Indushekhar, allegedly confessed to the killings during questioning.
What Police Say Happened
Indushekhar had been married to Sunitha for nearly two decades. The couple lived in Rajajinagar, and police said their relationship had been strained for years despite repeated attempts by relatives to reconcile them.
According to preliminary information, Sunitha was the first victim. Police said the accused allegedly attacked her with a grinding stone before taking her body to Nandi Hills and disposing of it there. He reportedly told neighbours that his wife had gone on a trip with friends and had switched off her mobile phone.
Six Relatives Allegedly Killed
The next day, the accused allegedly invited his brothers-in-law, Shivakumar and Shankar, to his house under the pretext of a drinking party and killed them. Investigators suspect he then killed their wives, Nalini and Divya, along with his mother-in-law Rupavathi and Shankar’s seven-year-old son Puneeth.
Police believe the victims may have been called to the house one after another. Their bodies were allegedly dumped at different locations to conceal the crime.
Evidence and Investigation
After the alleged killings, the accused reportedly cleaned the house to remove bloodstains and used chemicals to wash the grinding stone. Police have seized the stone and a car suspected to have been used to transport the bodies.
The case came to light after Nalini’s mother approached police with a missing-persons complaint. Officers said contradictions in Indushekhar’s statements and evidence recovered during a search of his residence strengthened their suspicion.
Police later took the accused to Nandi Hills for a search operation and recovered the body of seven-year-old Puneeth. Efforts are underway to locate the remaining bodies. Investigators are also examining whether anyone else assisted in the crime, including the possible role of the accused’s daughter.
Government Reaction
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge described the incident as “very unfortunate” and said it appeared to have been pre-planned within the family. He said the accused had claimed he was humiliated by his wife’s family, but stressed that the investigation was ongoing.
Police have not yet determined the motive or whether others were involved. The case remains under investigation, and police expect to release further details once they recover all bodies and examine forensic evidence.