Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash found dead under mysterious circumstances

The former DGP's body was found with injuries at his residence, raising suspicions of murder.

Former Karnataka Director General of Police Om Prakash was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Sunday at his residence in Bengaluru's HSR Layout, police officials told PTI.

Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was found dead in Bengaluru(ANI/ Youtube)

Prakash's wife, Pallavi, informed police about the incident. Senior police officials rushed to the scene when they received news of his death.

Injuries were discovered on Prakash's body, raising suspicious that he had been murdered. Based on preliminary information, police suspect the involvement of a close family member.

Wife, daughter taken in for questioning

Prakash's wife Pallavi, is currently the prime suspect, reported the Times of India. Police have begun questioning Prakash's wife and daughter regarding his death.

The former DGP's body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the ground floor of his three-storied house at 5: 30 pm on Sunday. His body has been sent for an autopsy.

The retired DGP had previously expressed concerns about threats to his life to some close associates, reported PTI.

His wife had allegedly sent a WhatsApp message stating that he was roaming around the house with a gun and intended to kill her, reported TOI. Pallavi allegedly suffered from a mental illness as well.

The 68-year-old IPS officer from the 1981 batch, hailed from Champaran, Bihar and had an MSc in Geology.

He began his career as an additional superintendent of police in Harapanahalli. He also served as the ASP in the Ballari district, and SP in Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada and Chikkamagaluru.

Prakash held positions in the state Lokayukta, Fire and Emergency Services and Crime Investigation Department (CID).

He was appointed as the DGP of Karnataka on March 1, 2015 and retired two years later.

Further investigation into his death is underway.