Bengaluru triple murder-suicide: Father says son Prashant showed no warning signs
Synopsis
A Bengaluru driver allegedly killed his mother, grandmother, and brother-in-law with a sharp weapon before dying by suicide — while his father was at work opening his laundry shop. Police say the motive is still unknown, and the family reported no quarrel the night before, making this case as baffling as it is devastating.
Key Takeaways
Prashant , 34, a driver, allegedly killed three family members in Kottigepalya, Bengaluru , on 11 July before dying by suicide.
Victims identified as his mother Mangalamma , grandmother Nanjamma , and brother-in-law Satish .
Father Chikkanna said there was no quarrel the previous night and that Prashant appeared 'fine and mentally stable'.
Yathish confirmed police received the call between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. ; all victims had sharp-weapon injuries.
Motive remains unknown; SOCO team has collected evidence and statements are being recorded from neighbours and relatives.
A 34-year-old man identified as Prashant allegedly killed three members of his own family before dying by suicide at their residence in Kottigepalya, Bengaluru, on Saturday, 11 July. The victims, according to police, are his mother Mangalamma, grandmother Nanjamma, and brother-in-law Satish — all found with injuries caused by a sharp weapon.
Father Speaks Out
Chikkanna, Prashant's father, told reporters he was at a loss to explain what had happened. 'I don't know why my son did this. He was fine and mentally stable,' he said. Chikkanna had left home early that morning to open his laundry shop and received a call around 10 a.m. informing him of the incident.
'Prashant was fine. He used to work as a driver and had gone about his routine normally. There was no quarrel at home. I do not know what exactly happened,' Chikkanna said. He added that Prashant was unmarried and lived with the family, and that he would not have left for work had there been any disturbance the previous night.
How Police Found the Scene
Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) N. Yathish said police received information between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. about a case involving three murders and one suicide in the Kottigepalya area, under the limits of Kamakshipalya Police Station. Officers rushed to the spot and found that five persons had been living in the house — the father, mother, grandmother, brother-in-law, and the accused.
'Two bodies were found near the entrance, and after entering the house, police found two more bodies. All the deceased had assault injuries caused by a sharp weapon,' DCP Yathish said. Neighbours reportedly told police they had heard a commotion from the house earlier that morning. Police suspect Prashant subsequently died by suicide by hanging.
Who the Victims Were
Mangalamma, Prashant's mother, worked at a garment factory. His grandmother Nanjamma was employed as a sweeper. His brother-in-law Satish, who was unmarried, worked as a plumber. The family originally hailed from Kunigal and resided near the Ayyappa Temple in Kottigepalya.
Investigation Underway
DCP Yathish confirmed that the motive behind the killings remains under investigation. 'We are gathering inputs from family members, neighbours and other sources. At present, we are verifying all aspects of the case,' he said. Senior police officers and the Scene of Crime (SOCO) team have inspected the premises and collected evidence. Statements are being recorded from relatives, neighbours, and local residents to establish the exact sequence of events.
This case adds to a troubling pattern of domestic violence incidents reported in Bengaluru in recent months. Investigators have not yet ruled out any angle, and further findings are expected as the probe progresses.
Point of View
No known grievance, a father who left for work as usual — makes this case particularly difficult to process and investigate. It underscores a broader gap in how domestic mental health crises are identified before they turn fatal. Bengaluru's rapid urbanisation has created dense, anonymous neighbourhoods where distress often goes unnoticed until neighbours hear a commotion. The fact that the motive remains entirely unknown even after initial investigation suggests either a sudden acute episode or concealed long-term stress — neither of which the family or community was equipped to detect or address.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Bengaluru Kottigepalya murder case on 11 July?
A 34-year-old man named Prashant allegedly killed his mother Mangalamma, grandmother Nanjamma, and brother-in-law Satish with a sharp weapon at their home in Kottigepalya, Bengaluru, before dying by suicide by hanging. Police received information about the incident between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Saturday, 11 July.
Who are the victims in the Bengaluru triple murder case?
The three victims are Mangalamma (Prashant's mother, a garment factory worker), Nanjamma (his grandmother, employed as a sweeper), and Satish (his brother-in-law, a plumber). All three died from injuries caused by a sharp weapon, according to police.
What did the accused Prashant's father say about the incident?
Chikkanna, Prashant's father, said his son had appeared 'fine and mentally stable' and that there had been no quarrel in the family on Friday night. He had left home early Saturday morning to open his laundry shop and learned of the incident only after receiving a call around 10 a.m.
What is the motive behind the Kottigepalya killings?
The motive has not yet been established. Deputy Commissioner of Police N. Yathish said investigators are gathering inputs from family members, neighbours, and other sources, and that all aspects of the case are being verified. Further investigation is underway.
Which police station is handling the Bengaluru triple murder case?
The case falls under the limits of Kamakshipalya Police Station in Bengaluru's West division. Senior police officers and the Scene of Crime (SOCO) team have inspected the premises and are recording statements from witnesses.
