Bengaluru Cab Driver Allegedly Murders Wife and Six Family Members in Disturbing Crime Spree

In a deeply disturbing incident in Bengaluru, a 52-year-old man is accused of murdering his wife and six relatives amid ongoing family disputes, as reported by senior law enforcement officials. The suspect, identified as Indushekar, who works as a cab driver, has been taken into custody by the Rajajinagar police.

The timeline of these heinous acts is believed to span from October 16 to November 3. The bodies of the victims were reportedly abandoned in several locations on the outskirts of Bengaluru, including proximity to the Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapur.

Discovery of the Crimes

The grim reality of the situation emerged after a relative of one of the victims filed a missing persons report at the Srirampura police station. Investigators subsequently detained Shekhar, leading to the revelation of a series of horrific murders allegedly committed in his residence near Bhashyam Circle in Rajajinagar, north Bengaluru.

The victims have been identified as Shekhar's wife Sunita (40), his mother-in-law Roopavathi (65), and his two brothers-in-law Shivakumar (30) and Shankar (44), along with their spouses Divya (30) and Nalini (29), and Shivakumar's seven-year-old son, Puneeth.

Method and Motive

Preliminary investigations indicate that Shekhar utilized a grinding stone to carry out the murders. The sequence began with the slayings of his wife and mother-in-law. Following these initial acts, he allegedly invited other relatives to his home under various pretenses, where the subsequent murders occurred.

According to sources within the police, Shekhar confessed to planning these killings for several months. His motive was reportedly rooted in ongoing conflicts with his mother-in-law, who he claimed would verbally abuse him and interfere in family matters. During a visit in mid-September, this alleged mistreatment purportedly escalated Shekhar's anger, prompting him to carry out his deadly plans.

Investigation Continues

Authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the disposal of the bodies and are examining potential accomplices who may have assisted Shekhar in his crimes.