Bengaluru: Bengaluru Police have filed a 2,085-page chargesheet against Shwetha and her live-in partner J Kenneth in connection with the June 22 triple murder in K R Puram, nearly three months after the two were arrested. The chargesheet concerns the deaths of Somasundar, 54, his wife Muthulakshmi, 48, and their younger daughter Supriya, 20.

The case was registered at the K R Puram Police Station after the three members of the family were found stabbed inside their apartment in Seegehalli. Police arrested Shwetha, the couple’s elder daughter, in Puducherry on June 24 and Kenneth two days later.

According to investigators, both are alleged to have been involved in the murders. The chargesheet reportedly contains allegations of murder, joint criminal liability, conspiracy and tampering with evidence. Police have also indicated that further investigation is continuing and that a supplementary chargesheet will be filed.

Three members of family killed in K R Puram

The incident took place on June 22 at the family’s apartment in K R Puram. Somasundar, Muthulakshmi and their younger daughter Supriya were allegedly attacked with a sharp-edged weapon.

Police said Somasundar, who was seriously injured during the attack, managed to reach the apartment staircase and alert neighbours. Investigators said he informed police that Shwetha and Kenneth had attacked him and that his wife and younger daughter were still inside the apartment.

Somasundar was subsequently taken to hospital but died from his injuries. His wife Muthulakshmi and daughter Supriya were found dead inside the apartment.

The deaths led to an investigation by the K R Puram police, with officers examining the crime scene and gathering evidence related to the alleged attack.

Shwetha and Kenneth arrested in Puducherry

Following the murders, police began searching for Shwetha and Kenneth.

Shwetha was arrested in Puducherry on June 24. Kenneth was arrested two days later, after investigators traced the pair to the Union Territory. Both were subsequently questioned as part of the investigation into the deaths.

During the early stages of the case, Shwetha reportedly claimed responsibility for the killings while denying that Kenneth was involved. Police later said their investigation indicated that both had a role in the crime.

The chargesheet filed by the police now sets out the allegations against both accused and the evidence gathered during the investigation.

As the case is before the judicial process, the allegations contained in the chargesheet remain subject to consideration by the court.

Police allege murder was planned

Investigators have alleged that Kenneth played the principal role in planning and executing the killings, while Shwetha assisted him.

Police have said the investigation indicates that the murders were planned over a period of time. Investigators also examined possible financial and family disputes as part of their efforts to establish the motive behind the crime.

Earlier in the investigation, police had said that financial difficulties and family tensions were among the circumstances being examined. A previous report by The News Minute said police had suspected that Shwetha had accumulated debts of nearly Rs 30 lakh and that this had contributed to tensions within the family.

However, the precise motive and the individual roles of the accused will ultimately be determined through the investigation and court proceedings.

Police examine alleged use of AI chatbot

One of the notable aspects of the investigation has been the police examination of Kenneth’s alleged use of an AI chatbot.

According to police, Kenneth had used Google’s Gemini to seek information relating to attacking people, killing and disposing of bodies. Investigators also examined his AI chat history as part of the evidence-gathering process.

Police have alleged that Kenneth did not always use direct questions when making these searches. Investigators said he framed some queries as hypothetical situations while seeking information about weapons and possible methods of attack.

Police also examined an iron furnace that Kenneth had reportedly purchased for a proposed cloud kitchen venture. Investigators alleged that he later considered using the furnace to dispose of the bodies but abandoned the idea after finding it impractical.

These allegations form part of the investigation and have been reported as claims made by police.

Shwetha seeks to become approver

The investigation has also taken a legal turn concerning Shwetha’s role in the case.

According to the latest report, Shwetha has expressed willingness to confess and sought to become an approver. She has reportedly claimed that Kenneth carried out the attacks and sought to distance herself from direct involvement in the killings.

Her request to become an approver is currently before the court. She has also expressed willingness to make a judicial confession, which would have to be formally recorded before a magistrate.

Whether she is granted approver status and how her statement is treated will depend on the judicial process.

The development could have implications for the prosecution’s case because the court will examine the legal requirements for such a request and the circumstances surrounding any confession or testimony.

Chargesheet details further investigation

The filing of the 2,085-page chargesheet marks a significant stage in the investigation. It sets out the police case against the two accused after nearly three months of investigation following their arrests.

The chargesheet reportedly includes allegations relating to murder, conspiracy, joint criminal liability and tampering with evidence. Police have said their investigation has not yet completely concluded and that a supplementary chargesheet will be submitted if additional evidence emerges.

A supplementary chargesheet could include further evidence, findings or details that investigators establish during the continuing probe.

The court will consider the chargesheet and the evidence placed before it as the case proceeds.

Case now moves through judicial process

The filing of the chargesheet means the case has moved further into the judicial process. The police allegations will now be tested through court proceedings, where the accused will have an opportunity to contest the charges and evidence presented against them.

The case has attracted attention because of the nature of the alleged crime, the relationship between the accused and victims, and the investigation into the alleged use of an AI chatbot.

Police are continuing to investigate aspects of the case, while Shwetha’s request to become an approver remains before the court.

Conclusion

Bengaluru Police have filed a 2,085-page chargesheet against Shwetha and her live-in partner J Kenneth over the June 22 triple murder in K R Puram. The victims were identified as Somasundar, his wife Muthulakshmi and their younger daughter Supriya.

Police allege that both accused were involved in the killings and have included charges relating to murder, conspiracy, joint criminal liability and tampering with evidence. Investigators have also examined alleged AI chatbot searches and other evidence as part of the probe.

With a supplementary chargesheet expected and Shwetha’s request to become an approver pending before the court, the case will now continue through the judicial process.