Bengaluru crime: Man bludgeons aged parents to death, flees

A 27-year-old man allegedly killed his parents in Bengaluru and fled the scene. Police are on the lookout for the suspect.

Published on: Jul 19, 2023, 12:34:08 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a shocking development, a Bengaluru man allegedly bludgeoned his aged parents to death late on Monday evening, according to police.

The victims were found dead in their residence on Tuesday by the accused's elder brother, Sajith. (Representative Image)

The suspect has been identified as Sharath, 27 years old, who locked up the house from outside and fled shortly after the incident. He used to live with his parents in the Kodigehalli area, news agency PTI reported. The victims, Bhaskar (61) and Shantha (60), were found dead in their residence on Tuesday by the accused's elder brother, Sajith, who is a resident of Tindlu.

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Sajith rushed to his parents house after his phone calls to them went unanswered. He reportedly broke open the front door and found them lying in a pool of blood.

B M Laxmi Prasad, the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) for North East Bengaluru, said the crime was committed between 8:30 pm to 9 pm on Monday. The victims had reportedly cried out for help, but the neighbours ignored it as a daily squabble. The motive for the murders is not yet clear, however, it is being reported that the three used to have frequent quarrels in the house.

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The family had moved to Bengaluru with their children from Dakshina Kannada's Ullal region around 12 years ago. The deceased woman, Shantha, was a retired government employee while Bhaskar worked at a government office's canteen as a cashier.

Police have registered a case of murder and are on the lookout for the absconding man, Sharath. Further investigation is on and more details are awaited.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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