Bengaluru Murder Case: All Seven Bodies Recovered, Investigation Intensifies

In a shocking murder case in Bengaluru, police have recovered all seven bodies of a family, with the investigation now focusing on the motives behind the killings. The suspect, Indushekar, claims mental harassment and property disputes drove him to commit the crime. However, authorities suspect there may be more to the story. As the investigation unfolds, police are intensifying their questioning of the accused and verifying statements from family members, including a surviving child. This tragic case raises serious questions about family dynamics and the circumstances leading to such a horrific act.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 10, 2026, 15:25 IST

Investigation into Family Murder Case

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Bengaluru, Nov 10: Authorities have successfully located all seven bodies linked to a tragic murder case involving a single family, with the focus now shifting to uncovering the motive behind these heinous acts. The interrogation of the suspect, Indushekar, is set to intensify starting Tuesday, under the close watch of Deputy Commissioner of Police Nema Gowda.

During initial questioning, Indushekar, who has been transported to Bengaluru, claimed that ongoing mental abuse from his wife and her relatives, coupled with disputes over property, led him to commit the murders.

Nevertheless, investigators harbor suspicions that additional motives may exist and are diligently cross-referencing his statements to extract more details.

Police teams, along with the accused, have been scouring various regions in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to locate the bodies. After relentless efforts over four days, all seven bodies were recovered and subsequently returned to their families following legal procedures, allowing for the completion of final rites.

Based on information from Indushekar, a police unit ventured into the dense forest area of Shiradi Ghat, spanning parts of Hassan and Mangaluru districts, on Monday, where they discovered the remains of his brother-in-law Shankar and sister-in-law Nalini. Previously, five bodies had been recovered, including that of a 10-year-old boy.

The remains of Indushekar's wife Sunitha and mother-in-law Roopavathi were located near Salem in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, the bodies of his brothers-in-law Shivakumar and sister-in-law Divya were found at two separate sites along the gorges beside the road at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru. The body of Puneeth, Shankar's son, was discovered near Nandi Hills on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

At Chamundi Hills, one body was located near the roadside, while another had fallen into a deep gorge. Both were retrieved and sent for post-mortem analysis.

Indushekar, also referred to as Indu Shekar or Sekar, was apprehended by the Rajajinagar police in connection with these alleged murders. The victims include his wife Sunitha, mother-in-law Roopavathi, brothers-in-law Shivakumar and Shankar, sisters-in-law Divya and Nalini, and Puneeth.

It is believed that the murders occurred over a span of approximately 20 days, between October 14 and November 3. Investigators suspect that Indushekar lured his wife's relatives to his residence in the Rajajinagar-Bhashyam Circle area under the guise of family gatherings before allegedly killing them and disposing of their bodies in various locations.

Authorities are also interviewing his 17-year-old daughter and validating her statements as part of the ongoing investigation. A 10-year-old boy is reported to have survived the incident. Investigators are continuing their efforts to clarify the exact motive behind the killings and to corroborate the claims made by the accused.