Bengaluru: The investigation into the killing of seven people in Bengaluru has taken a disturbing turn, with police alleging that a 17-year-old girl assisted her father, Indushekar, in carrying out the murders, cleaning the crime scenes and disposing of the bodies.
Investigators were reportedly shocked by the alleged involvement of the teenager, who is a second-year Pre-University (PU) student at a private college in the city. Police suspect that her father influenced and manipulated her by repeatedly portraying her mother and other family members as enemies.
According to the police, Indushekar allegedly convinced his daughter that eliminating the family members would improve their financial position and eventually leave the family property in her name.
Father allegedly manipulated daughter
During the investigation, police reportedly found that Indushekar had allegedly told his daughter that her mother and other relatives were standing in the way of their interests.
He is suspected of having convinced her that the deaths of the family members would make them financially stronger. He allegedly told the teenager that if the other members of the family were eliminated, the property would eventually belong to her.
Investigators suspect that these claims were part of an attempt to influence the girl and secure her cooperation in the alleged crimes.
The teenager’s alleged involvement has added another disturbing dimension to the case, particularly because she was still pursuing her pre-university education.
Girl allegedly invited relatives to house
Police have also reportedly uncovered details of how the girl allegedly interacted with relatives following the murders.
After her mother’s killing, the teenager allegedly contacted her grandmother, Roopavathi, over the phone and asked her to visit their house.
She also allegedly called her aunts and invited them home for dinner. On these occasions, she reportedly told them that her mother was away on a trip.
In another instance, the girl allegedly sent a text message to Divya’s sister, Chandana, claiming that they were travelling on a tour.
Investigators are examining these communications as part of their efforts to establish the sequence of events and understand how the alleged crimes were carried out.
Police record statement, take teenager into custody
Police have recorded the girl’s statement and taken her into custody, according to the information available.
Investigators are expected to examine her account alongside other evidence gathered during the probe. Her alleged role in the killings, the cleaning of crime scenes and the disposal of bodies is also likely to remain a key focus of the investigation.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged influence exerted by Indushekar on his daughter are another important aspect police are examining.
The fact that the teenager allegedly helped conceal the crimes by communicating with relatives and giving them misleading information has raised further questions about the planning and execution of the murders.
The investigation into the deaths of seven people is continuing, with police working to establish the individual roles of those involved and the sequence of events. The allegations against the father and daughter will have to be established through the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings.