In a chilling case from Bengaluru, police allege that a cab driver meticulously orchestrated the murder of his wife and six members of her family over mounting domestic tensions. Authorities say that the accused, identified as 45-year-old Indushekhar (also known as Shekhar), carried out the killings over several days and then disposed of the bodies at locations including Nandi Hills and parts of Tamil Nadu.
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## Strained Marriage and Growing Resentment
Indushekhar and his wife, Sunitha, had been married for around two decades, living in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru. Their relationship had become increasingly tense. Disagreements, especially around Sunitha’s close ties with her parental family—her mother and brothers—worsened matters.
Police believe Indushekhar came to resent what he perceived as undue interference from his in-laws. Over time, he allegedly planned to eliminate not just his wife, but several members of her family whom he felt supported and sided with her during conflicts.
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## The Alleged Killing Method
According to investigators, his alleged modus operandi was coldly calculated:
– He first prepared meals featuring mutton and served them with alcohol spiked by sleeping pills. Victims consumed the meals in the afternoon, became heavily sedated, and were then killed using a grinding stone.
– He wrapped each corpse in multiple layers (up to ten) of adhesive tape to prevent fluids from leaking and to contain the smell of decomposition. Rose water was reportedly used to mask the odor.
– After the murders, he cleaned the house using chemicals to erase traces of blood and sanitized the tools allegedly involved, including the grinding stone.
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## Sequence of Events: Who and When
Investigators uncovered the following timeline spanning mid-October through early November:
1. Sunitha was the first victim. Indushekhar allegedly struck her with a grinding stone, wrapped her in material and allegedly dumped her body near Nandi Hills. He told neighbours she had gone away with friends and switched off her phone.
2. On later dates, he invited his brothers-in-law, Shivakumar and Shankar, under false pretences and killed them. Their wives, Nalini and Divya, his mother-in-law Rupavathi, and Shankar’s seven-year-old son, Puneeth, were also allegedly killed separately.
3. Puneeth’s body was recovered earlier near Nandi Hills. More recently, Sunitha and Rupavathi’s bodies were found in a forested area of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. The search for the remaining bodies continues.
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## Arrest and Investigation
Indushekhar was arrested after one of the victim’s mothers filed a missing-persons complaint at Srirampura police station when her daughter could not be traced. Police found inconsistencies in his statements and uncovered physical evidence during a search of his house.
He admitted, during questioning, that the murders took place over a span of “15 to 20 days,” though that timeline is still being verified by law enforcement.
Authorities have seized several items from the crime scene:
– A Toyota Etios car, allegedly used to transport the bodies. It had a “PRESS” sticker pasted on the rear windshield to avoid suspicion.
– The grinding stone investigators believe was used in the murders.
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## Broader Context and Current Status
Officials believe that this case stemmed from chronic marital disputes that escalated over time. Indushekhar reportedly felt that Sunitha’s family repeatedly humiliated him and intervened in their marriage. Karnataka’s Minister Priyank Kharge described the incident as “very unfortunate” and indicative of a mind that had planned the crime carefully.
At present:
– Three bodies (including those of Sunitha and Rupavathi) have been recovered; four remain missing.
– Police are verifying the accused’s accounts and locations of the remaining bodies. Teams are combing through multiple sites including forested areas and steep terrain where access is difficult.
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## Possible Complicity
While Indushekhar is the primary suspect, investigators are also probing whether anyone else played a role. He has claimed that his daughter helped him dispose of at least some bodies, but police are yet to confirm this.
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This unfolding case highlights grave tension points: domestic strife, mental breakdown, and alleged gruesome violence. Authorities will continue to examine forensic evidence, the timeline of deaths, and possible external assistance. Follow-ups will depend on recovering more bodies and a full legal inquiry.
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