Bengaluru mass murder: Police search Shiradi Ghat for 2 more bodies
Synopsis
A man accused of systematically killing seven members of his wife's family over 20 days allegedly lured them to his Bengaluru home one by one, then disposed of the bodies across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. With five recovered and two still missing in Shiradi Ghat's dense forests, the alleged scale of premeditation — including chemicals bought to erase bloodstains — makes this one of Karnataka's most chilling domestic crime cases in recent years.
Key Takeaways
Bengaluru police launched a search at Shiradi Ghat on 9 November 2026 for two remaining victims — Shankar and Nalini .
Five bodies have been recovered from Chamundi Hills (Mysuru) , near Salem (Tamil Nadu) , and Nandi Hills (Bengaluru) , including that of 10-year-old Puneeth .
Accused Indushekar , arrested by Rajajinagar police , allegedly killed seven relatives over approximately 20 days between 14 October and 3 November .
He allegedly procured packing materials, adhesive tape, chemicals, and plastic gunny bags from Yeshwanthpur RMC Yard to conceal evidence.
Police have reviewed around 200 CCTV recordings and are focusing on footage from 14 October to 3 November .
The alleged role of the accused's 17-year-old daughter is also under investigation.
Police teams in Karnataka launched a search operation on Monday, 9 November 2026 in the dense forest belt of Shiradi Ghat, spanning the Hassan and Mangaluru districts, to locate the bodies of two more alleged victims in the Bengaluru seven-member family murder case. The search, conducted with the accused Indushekar accompanying investigators, focuses on recovering the remains of his brother-in-law Shankar and sister-in-law Nalini — the last two of the seven victims whose bodies are yet to be found.
Bodies Recovered So Far
Police have so far recovered five bodies across multiple locations in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The bodies of Sunitha, Indushekar's wife, and her mother Roopavathi were traced near Salem, Tamil Nadu. The remains of brother-in-law Shivakumar and sister-in-law Divya were recovered from two gorges along the roadside at Chamundi Hills, Mysuru — one body was found close to the road, while the other had fallen into a deep gorge. Both were retrieved and sent for post-mortem examination. The body of 10-year-old Puneeth, the son of Shankar, was found near Nandi Hills on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
Premeditated Planning: What Investigators Found
According to investigators, Indushekar allegedly planned the murders in advance and procured materials for carrying them out from shops in the surrounding areas. He reportedly purchased packing materials, adhesive tape, chemicals, and plastic gunny bags from shops at the Yeshwanthpur RMC Yard in Bengaluru. The chemicals were allegedly used to remove bloodstains following the killings. This level of alleged premeditation has been a key focus of the investigation.
Police have collected CCTV footage from the shops and surrounding locations, examining approximately 200 recordings. Investigators are currently focused on footage captured between 14 October and 3 November to establish the accused's movements and reconstruct the sequence of events.
How the Murders Allegedly Unfolded
The Rajajinagar police arrested Indushekar — also identified in records as Indu Shekar or Sekar — for the alleged murders of seven members of his wife's family. The victims are: wife Sunitha, mother-in-law Roopavathi, brothers-in-law Shivakumar and Shankar, sisters-in-law Divya and Nalini, and Puneeth (10), Shankar's son.
The murders are suspected to have taken place over approximately 20 days, between 14 October and 3 November. Investigators suspect the accused lured his relatives to his residence in the Rajajinagar-Bhashyam Circle area of Bengaluru on the pretext of family gatherings before allegedly killing them and transporting the bodies to dispersed locations across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Minor Survivors and Other Angles Under Probe
Police are separately investigating the alleged role of the accused's 17-year-old daughter in the case. Reports indicate that a 10-year-old boy reportedly survived the incident. The investigation into these two additional angles is ongoing and no conclusions have been announced by police.
What Happens Next
Search teams remain deployed at Shiradi Ghat as the hunt for the bodies of Shankar and Nalini continues. Police are simultaneously processing forensic evidence, CCTV material, and witness statements to file a comprehensive charge sheet. The case, involving the alleged systematic killing of a seven-member family over nearly three weeks and the disposal of bodies across multiple states, is being described by investigators as one of the most complex criminal cases probed by Karnataka Police in recent memory.
Point of View
Multi-week execution it reportedly involved — luring relatives under the guise of family gatherings, killing them sequentially, and scattering bodies across two states. What is striking is how long the disappearances appear to have gone unreported, raising questions about neighbourhood surveillance and social checks that might have flagged seven missing persons earlier. The alleged involvement of a 17-year-old daughter adds a layer of complexity that investigators will need to handle carefully. Karnataka Police's recovery of five bodies across geographically dispersed sites is methodical work, but the full picture — motive, the sequence of killings, and any accomplice role — will likely only emerge once the final two bodies are found and forensic analysis is complete.
NationPress
9 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bengaluru mass murder case?
It is an alleged case in which accused Indushekar murdered seven members of his wife's family over approximately 20 days, between 14 October and 3 November, in Bengaluru. He is suspected of luring the victims to his home in the Rajajinagar-Bhashyam Circle area before killing them and disposing of the bodies at multiple locations across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
How many bodies have been recovered so far?
Police have recovered five bodies so far. These are those of Sunitha and Roopavathi (near Salem, Tamil Nadu), Shivakumar and Divya (Chamundi Hills, Mysuru), and 10-year-old Puneeth (near Nandi Hills, Bengaluru). The search for the remaining two — Shankar and Nalini — is ongoing at Shiradi Ghat.
Why are police searching Shiradi Ghat?
Police are searching the dense forest region of Shiradi Ghat, spanning Karnataka's Hassan and Mangaluru districts, based on information provided by the accused Indushekar. He allegedly indicated that the bodies of his brother-in-law Shankar and sister-in-law Nalini were disposed of in that area.
What evidence has been collected against Indushekar?
Investigators have collected CCTV footage from approximately 200 recordings and are focusing on footage between 14 October and 3 November. They also found that Indushekar allegedly purchased packing materials, adhesive tape, chemicals, and plastic gunny bags from the Yeshwanthpur RMC Yard — the chemicals reportedly used to erase bloodstains.
Is anyone else under investigation in connection with the case?
Police are investigating the alleged role of the accused's 17-year-old daughter in the case. Additionally, reports indicate that a 10-year-old child reportedly survived the incident. No formal charges have been announced against any person other than Indushekar so far.
