Bengaluru Murder Case: Autopsy Exposes Smothering, Leads to Arrests of Wife and Lover
In a shocking development from Tumakuru district, an autopsy performed on the exhumed body of a 50-year-old daily wage worker has revealed that he was smothered to death, contradicting his wife's initial claim of a heart attack. The victim, identified as K Paramesh, was allegedly murdered by his wife, P Asha, 46, and her purported lover, Chandrappa, 48, inside their home in Hebbur.
Police Investigation Uncovers Affair and Murder Plot
According to police reports, Asha, who worked as housekeeping staff, was involved in an affair with Chandrappa, a cook. The investigation indicates that when Paramesh discovered their relationship, the pair conspired to eliminate him. Paramesh, described as an alcoholic, typically consumed alcohol before sleeping each night. On the night of January 29, while he was asleep, Asha and Chandrappa allegedly smothered him to death.
The following morning, Asha informed relatives that Paramesh had died of a heart attack, leading to his burial without suspicion. However, the case took a turn when Paramesh's elder sister, K Nagamma, grew suspicious of Asha's behavior and filed a police complaint on March 4.
Sister's Suspicion Leads to Breakthrough
An investigating officer detailed that Nagamma noticed Asha appeared unaffected by Paramesh's death and observed her closeness with Chandrappa. When Nagamma questioned Asha about the details of Paramesh's death, Asha provided contradictory statements, prompting Nagamma to file the complaint. This action initiated a police inquiry that ultimately led to the exhumation of Paramesh's body and the subsequent autopsy, which confirmed the cause of death as smothering.
Police have since arrested Asha and Chandrappa on charges of murder, and the case is under further investigation to uncover additional evidence and motives.
