‘Fed up of wife’s affair’, Bengaluru man kills two daughters, attempts suicide
After publishing: 1 headline quietly rewritten1 change
- Times of Indiaseen 18 Aug, 16:44headline rewritten
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How it spread - 13 original reports
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- Times of India17:35first to report
A father allegedly strangled his two young daughters to death in a Bengaluru hotel. He was later found unconscious with his throat slit, attempting suicide. Hotel staff discovered the tragic scene after receiving no response from the room. A death note found at the scene cited marital issues as the motive. The accused is currently undergoing treatment while police investigate the incident.
Tue, 11 August 2026
4 reports- Times of India02:04
A father allegedly killed his two minor daughters in a Bengaluru hotel room. He then attempted suicide, leaving a note citing marital dispute and infidelity. Hotel staff discovered the deceased children and the injured father after no response. The father, identified as S G Imran, is currently receiving medical treatment. Police are investigating the tragic incident and examining evidence from the hotel.
- oneindia.com03:01
A 35-year-old Bengaluru man allegedly killed his two daughters at a hotel near Kempegowda International Airport before attempting suicide, police said.
- newsx.com03:05
A 40-year-old Bengaluru man allegedly strangled his two young daughters inside a five-star hotel before attempting suicide. Police are probing a possible marital dispute behind the shocking double murder.
- Times of India10:30
A father allegedly killed his two minor daughters at a Bengaluru hotel. He then attempted suicide after a dispute over child custody. The girls were found dead in their hotel room on Monday. Police recovered a note from the room detailing marital discord. The father confessed to strangling his children before his arrest.
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- Times of India17:10
A Bengaluru couple was discovered deceased in their rented home early Thursday morning. The husband, Sumant Jain, reportedly sent a chilling voice message to his mother. He mentioned an argument with his wife, Padmavathi, before his death. Padmavathi's family has accused her husband of murder and subsequent suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com14:19
According to preliminary information, an argument between the two reportedly turned violent. | India News
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Times of India01:49
A Bengaluru couple was discovered deceased in their rented residence on Thursday morning. Sumant Jain was found hanging, while his wife Padmavathi was found dead inside. A WhatsApp voice message from Sumant to his mother became a crucial detail. The message reportedly followed an argument between the couple over their home. Police are investigating the exact sequence of events and cause of death for both.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Times of India09:19edited after publishing
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CCTV off, phone purged: Bengaluru cops probe killing of child who saw dad’s murderPolice arrested Harini for allegedly killing her husband and son. She reportedly conspired with her lover, Vinay, to commit the murders. The child was allegedly strangled after witnessing his father's death. Investigators suspect property was a motive for the alleged double murder. Harini confessed to the killings during police interrogation.
Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India01:57
Police are investigating a Bengaluru double murder involving a man and his young son. The man's wife, Harini, and her alleged boyfriend, Vinay Kumar, have been arrested. They allegedly planned the husband's death, which escalated when the child witnessed the attack. The couple then decided to kill the four-year-old son as well. Investigators suspect financial and personal motives behind the brutal crime.
- Times of India13:20
Kangana Ranaut reacted to the Bengaluru murder case, where a woman and her lover allegedly killed her husband and five-year-old son, warning against "westernised" relationship culture on Instagram. She criticised normalising "body counts" and trends like ghosting, cautioning that a "blue drum" tragedy could hit anyone's family. She's currently seen in 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata'.
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- Times of India10:05
A journalist alleged her sister's husband brutally beat their ailing mother to death. The husband then allegedly shot his estranged wife dead outside her workplace. He subsequently returned home and killed his own sister before taking his life. The journalist detailed years of alleged abuse her sister endured before the shooting. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic events and the firearms used.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com08:39
A 43-year-old woman was arrested after her four-month-old twin daughters were found dead at their Karnataka home, with police suspecting they were drowned. | India News