Bengaluru: Three members of a family, including a 19-year-old woman, were allegedly murdered inside an apartment in Bengaluru’s KR Puram area on Monday night. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused, who was reportedly living with the victims’ elder daughter and remains absconding.
The incident occurred in Seeganahalli under the limits of the KR Puram police station and has sent shockwaves through the locality.
Police said the accused allegedly attacked the victims with a sharp weapon following an argument inside the apartment. The exact motive behind the killings is yet to be determined.
Three family members found dead
The deceased have been identified as Soma Sundar, 52, Muthu Laxmi, 48, and Supriya, 19.
According to preliminary investigations, the victims had visited the accused’s apartment on Monday evening.
Police suspect that an altercation broke out during the visit, which subsequently turned violent.
The three victims reportedly sustained multiple stab injuries and died at the scene.
Investigators are examining forensic evidence and witness accounts to establish the sequence of events leading up to the killings.
Accused allegedly lived with elder daughter
Police said the accused had been staying with the victims’ elder daughter for the past two months.
Officials are now investigating the nature of their relationship and whether any disputes had arisen between the families before the incident.
Investigators believe this aspect could be crucial in establishing the motive behind the alleged attack.
Family members and acquaintances are being questioned as part of the inquiry.
Argument may have triggered attack
According to police, initial findings indicate that a dispute may have erupted after the victims arrived at the apartment.
Authorities suspect the argument escalated, leading to the fatal assault.
However, officials have cautioned that the exact circumstances remain unclear and several angles are being examined.
The motive behind the killings will become clearer once the accused is apprehended and questioned, police said.
Massive manhunt underway
Following the incident, the accused fled the scene and has not yet been traced.
Police have formed multiple teams to track him down and gather intelligence regarding his whereabouts.
Officers are reviewing CCTV footage from the apartment complex and surrounding areas to reconstruct his movements before and after the crime.
Authorities said efforts are being intensified to ensure the accused is arrested at the earliest.
Residents shocked by incident
The triple murder has left residents of the apartment complex and surrounding neighbourhoods stunned.
Locals described the incident as shocking and expressed concern over the brutal nature of the alleged attack.
Police personnel were deployed at the scene through the night as forensic teams conducted examinations and collected evidence.
The bodies were later shifted for post-mortem examinations.
Investigation continues
Senior police officials said the investigation remains at an early stage and several aspects of the case are still being verified.
Investigators are examining possible personal, family and relationship-related motives while gathering statements from witnesses and relatives.
Officials have urged the public to avoid speculation until the investigation is completed.
Further details are expected to emerge once the accused is taken into custody.
Conclusion
Three members of a family, including a teenage woman, were allegedly murdered inside an apartment in Bengaluru’s KR Puram area. Police suspect an argument preceded the attack and have launched a large-scale search for the accused, who was reportedly living with the victims’ elder daughter. The motive remains under investigation as authorities continue efforts to trace and arrest the suspect.