Bengaluru triple murder-suicide: Man kills mother, grandmother, brother-in-law in Kottigepalya
Synopsis
A 34-year-old driver allegedly killed his mother, grandmother, and brother-in-law with a sharp weapon in Bengaluru's Kottigepalya before dying by suicide — the second triple-murder case in the city in under three weeks. Police are still verifying the sequence of events and the motive remains under investigation.
Key Takeaways
Prashant (34) , a driver, allegedly killed three family members in Kottigepalya, Bengaluru on the night of 11 July .
The deceased are Mangalamma (55) , his mother; Nanjamma (65) , his grandmother; and Satish (50) , his brother-in-law.
Prashant reportedly suffered from mental health issues and depression , according to preliminary police information.
He allegedly attacked the victims with a sharp weapon before dying by suicide by hanging.
Kamakshipalya Police have registered a case; the SOCO team has collected evidence and investigation is ongoing.
This is the second triple-murder case in Bengaluru in under three weeks, following the Seegehalli, KR Puram killings on 22 June .
Three members of a family were allegedly killed by a 34-year-old man before he died by suicide in Bengaluru's Kottigepalya locality, near the Ayyappa Temple under the Kamakshipalya Police Station limits, on Saturday, 11 July. The accused, identified as Prashant, a driver, reportedly suffered from mental health issues and depression, according to preliminary information from police.
The Victims
The three deceased have been identified as Mangalamma (55), Prashant's mother and a garment factory worker; Nanjamma (65), his grandmother who worked as a sweeper; and Satish (50), his brother-in-law, an unmarried plumber. All three were attacked with a sharp weapon, according to police.
How the Incident Unfolded
The attack is believed to have taken place during the night. After allegedly assaulting his family members, Prashant reportedly attempted to flee the premises. Local residents intervened, catching him and confining him inside the house. He is believed to have subsequently died by suicide by hanging in a room — though police stated that these specific facts are still being verified.
On receiving information, Kamakshipalya Police rushed to the scene. Senior officers along with the Scene of Crime (SOCO) team inspected the location and collected evidence. A case has been formally registered.
Investigation Under Way
Investigators are questioning neighbours, local residents, and relatives to establish the motive. Statements are being recorded and all possible angles are being examined. The exact circumstances leading to the incident are yet to be confirmed. While the police department has confirmed the incident, an official statement is still awaited.
A Second Bengaluru Family Tragedy Within Weeks
This incident comes less than three weeks after a similar case in the city. On 22 June, Bengaluru police arrested Shwetha (24) and her live-in partner Kenneth (25) for the triple murder of her parents and younger sister at their apartment in Seegehalli, KR Puram. Those killings were reportedly triggered by severe family disputes over the couple's relationship and the daughter's mounting financial debts. The back-to-back incidents have raised concerns about domestic conflict and mental health support systems in the city.
Point of View
Yet neither appears to have been preceded by any formal intervention. Bengaluru's rapid urbanisation has strained family structures and made access to mental health care uneven, particularly for working-class households. The focus on crime numbers risks obscuring the deeper question: what early-warning systems, if any, exist for families in acute distress? That gap deserves as much scrutiny as the criminal investigation.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Bengaluru Kottigepalya murder case on 11 July?
A 34-year-old driver named Prashant allegedly killed his mother, grandmother, and brother-in-law with a sharp weapon at their home in Kottigepalya, Bengaluru, before dying by suicide by hanging. The incident is believed to have occurred during the night of 11 July, and police have registered a case under the Kamakshipalya Police Station.
Who are the victims in the Kottigepalya murder case?
The three victims are Mangalamma (55), Prashant's mother and a garment factory worker; Nanjamma (65), his grandmother and a sweeper; and Satish (50), his brother-in-law and an unmarried plumber.
What was the motive behind the Bengaluru family murders?
The motive has not yet been officially established. Preliminary police information indicates that Prashant was reportedly suffering from mental health issues and depression. Investigators are questioning neighbours and relatives, and all angles are being examined.
How did local residents respond during the incident?
After allegedly attacking his family members, Prashant reportedly attempted to flee. Local residents caught him and confined him inside the house. He is believed to have subsequently died by suicide by hanging in a room, though police stated these facts are still being verified.
Is this the first such incident in Bengaluru recently?
No. On 22 June, Bengaluru police arrested Shwetha (24) and her live-in partner Kenneth (25) for the triple murder of her parents and younger sister in Seegehalli, KR Puram. The Kottigepalya case is the second triple-murder incident in the city in under three weeks.
