Ex employee hacks to death MD, CEO of Bengaluru firm Aeronics Internet

According to the police, the deceased are identified as Phanindra Subramanya and Vinu Kumar who were serving as MD and CEO of the private firm.

Updated on: Jul 11, 2023, 20:49:37 IST

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The chief executive officer (CEO) and the managing director (MD) of Aeronics Internet Company were murdered allegedly by a former employee of the firm on Tuesday in Bengaluru.

The deceased were identified as Phanindra Subramanya, MD, and Vinu Kumar, CEO, (L) of the private firm,

According to the police, the deceased are identified as Phanindra Subramanya and Vinu Kumar who were serving as MD and CEO of the private firm. The accused, Felix, is said to be a former employee of the Aeronics Internet Company and the incident occurred at 6th cross of Pampa Extension Amrithahalli in Bengaluru.

Laxmi Prasad, deputy commissioner of police, Bengaluru (North-East) said, “The accused entered into the office and attacked the CEO and MD with a sword. Both died while on the way to hospital. The investegation is underway.”

The accused is on the run.

(More details are awaited)

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