Death note, loans, property: K'taka bizman kills wife, 2 daughters before dying by suicide
A businessman in Mysuru, India, allegedly killed his wife and two daughters before dying by suicide. Police are investigating the motive, noting that the man had recently faced property attachments by banks.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the severe impact of financial distress and the importance of mental health awareness in high-pressure economic environments.
MYSURU: A Hunsur businessman, Harisha, 39, allegedly killed his wife Nischitha, 37, and two daughters — Nikshitha, 14, and Raksha, 8 — before taking his own life at his home in Hunsur, police said. The incident occurred late at night and came to light around midday on Tuesday, police added.Investigators said the man ran businesses involving resale of vehicles and was also into real estate and owned properties. Police noted that two of his properties were recently attached by banks.SP Mallikarjun Baladandi, who visited the spot, said the man left behind a death note in which he wrote details about his assets, loans and about sharing his property among his known persons.Police said the motive for the killings and suicide was not yet known.
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