Police said 34-year-old Prashanth, a driver by profession, lived with his parents, grandmother and maternal uncle.
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Three members of a family were found dead at their residence in Kottigepalya under the Kamakshipalya police station limits in Bengaluru on Saturday (July 11, 2026) morning. A fourth family member, a 34-year-old man, was also found dead at the house in what police believe to be a suspected suicide.
According to the police, the deceased have been identified as Mangalamma (55), Nanjamma (65) and Satish (50). The fourth deceased has been identified as Prashanth (34).
Police said their preliminary investigation suggests that Prashanth is suspected to have fatally attacked the three family members before his death. The exact sequence of events and the motive are yet to be established, and investigators are examining all available evidence.
The Kamakshipalya Police visited the scene and initiated an investigation. Forensic experts also examined the premises as part of the inquiry.
Police said Prashanth, a driver by profession, lived with his parents, grandmother and maternal uncle. Mangalamma was employed in a garment factory, Nanjamma worked as a civic worker and Satish was a plumber.
Bengaluru West Division Deputy Commissioner of Police Yatheesh N. said the investigation is ongoing and all aspects of the case are being examined. He added that investigators are also looking into reports that Prashanth had mental health issues.
Prashanth’s father, Chikkanna, said there had been no argument in the family the previous night and that he had left home for work on the morning of July 11. He said he was unable to explain what had led to the incident.
Police have registered a case and are continuing their investigation. The circumstances surrounding the deaths will be determined based on the findings of the investigation and forensic examination.
Published – July 11, 2026 12:12 pm IST
