A 34-year-old man allegedly hacked to death his mother, grandmother and brother-in-law before dying by suicide in Bengaluru on Saturday morning, police said. The incident occurred at Kottigepalya under the Kamakshipalya Police Station limits.
Details of the Attack
According to police, the accused, Prashant, a driver, allegedly attacked his mother Mangalamma (55), a garment factory worker, his grandmother Nanjamma, and his brother-in-law Satish with a machete at their residence. No death note was recovered from the spot.
Mental Health Concerns
Citing preliminary investigation, a senior police officer said Prashant was reportedly suffering from mental health issues. After allegedly killing the three family members, he died by suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan inside the house, the officer added.
Investigation Underway
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to ascertain the exact sequence of events and the motive behind the incident. Authorities are examining possible triggers and gathering witness statements.
