Bengaluru triple murder shocked everyone. 34-year-old Prashant here allegedly stabbed his mother, grandmother and brother-in-law to death and then hanged himself. Police have not found any suicide note. Investigation into mental health and motive for murder is ongoing.
Bengaluru: A soul-shattering news came out from a quiet area of IT city Bengaluru on Saturday morning, which has shocked everyone. A 34-year-old man, out of revenge or mental madness, killed his happy family in one stroke. The accused attacked his real mother, elderly grandmother and unmarried brother-in-law with a knife and killed them. When he failed to escape after committing this triple murder, he committed suicide by hanging himself. There is silence in the area after four dead bodies were found in the same house.
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This hair-raising incident is said to have taken place on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. According to the police, the accused has been identified as 34-year-old Prashant, who was a driver by profession. He lived with his mother Mangallamma (55 years), who worked in a garment factory, his elderly grandmother Nanjamma, who worked as a sweeper, and his unmarried brother-in-law Satish (50 years), who worked as a plumber. At midnight, when the entire family was fast asleep, Prashant got bleeding. He picked up the sharp knife kept in the house and fatally attacked all three of them one by one. Without giving them a chance to scream, Prashant left all three bleeding and their breathing stopped on the spot.
Surrounded by local people and that locked room: The murderer trapped at the last moment
According to a report, after carrying out this gruesome massacre, Prashant tried to run away from home in the darkness of the night. But perhaps his fate had something else in store. Sensing some suspicious sounds coming from inside the house and Prashant’s agitation, the nearby local people immediately gathered. People showed wisdom and surrounded the murderer Prashant. Fearing to save his life and being handed over to the police, Prashant ran back inside the house, after which the local people locked him from outside and imprisoned him amidst the same bloody scene. People thought that he would be arrested as soon as the police arrived in the morning, but inside the closed room, Prashant was preparing to take another dreadful step. When the police broke the door and entered in the morning, Prashant’s body was found hanging from the ceiling fan.
That hidden truth of mental health: Why was the entire family destroyed?
The administration has taken possession of all four bodies and sent them for postmortem. The police have not recovered any suicide note from the incident site, which has further complicated the mystery of this mass murder. A local police officer says, “Initial investigation has revealed that accused Prashant was reportedly suffering from serious mental health issues. We are closely examining the documents related to his treatment and medical history to find out the exact reason behind this horrific step.” Police have registered the case and are trying to connect the links. This incident reminds us how suicidal it can be to ignore mental stress or illness.
Police is investigating from every angle
At present, the police have registered the case and a detailed investigation of the entire incident of murder and suicide is going on. Officials say that only after receiving the forensic report, postmortem, digital evidence and statements of eyewitnesses, it will be clear what was the real motive behind this heart-wrenching incident and what happened inside the house that night. Important information: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental stress, depression or suicidal thoughts, immediately contact a mental health professional, a trusted family member or an available helpline. It is very important to seek timely help.
Get help in crisis here (helpline):
- Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health: 9999666555 (or email: [email protected])
- TISS iCall: 022-25521111 (Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 10 PM)
(If you or anyone you know is going through any kind of mental stress, please contact the nearest mental health professional immediately. Help is always available.)