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Accused identifies wife and mother‑in‑law’s bodies in Salem forest amid seven family killings
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 11:55 AM
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Police say the suspect in the Bengaluru mass‑murder case has identified the bodies of his wife and mother‑in‑law in a forest near Salem, Tamil Nadu, after investigators linked him to the killing of seven members of the victim’s family.
Police investigators in Tamil Nadu have confirmed that the accused in the recent Bengaluru mass‑murder case pointed out the remains of his wife and mother‑in‑law inside a forested area near Salem. The identification was made during a forensic examination of the recovered bodies.
Further probing by the crime branch revealed that the suspect is alleged to have slain a total of seven members of his wife's family. According to the investigation report, the victims' bodies were scattered across multiple locations, with the forest site being one of the disposal points.
Authorities have detained the accused for questioning and are preparing formal charges under sections relating to multiple homicide and concealment of dead bodies. The case remains under active investigation, and officials have not disclosed any motive at this stage.
Further probing by the crime branch revealed that the suspect is alleged to have slain a total of seven members of his wife's family. According to the investigation report, the victims' bodies were scattered across multiple locations, with the forest site being one of the disposal points.
Authorities have detained the accused for questioning and are preparing formal charges under sections relating to multiple homicide and concealment of dead bodies. The case remains under active investigation, and officials have not disclosed any motive at this stage.