Karnataka driver kills mom, grandma and brother-in-law; ends life
A 34-year-old unemployed cab driver in Bengaluru killed his mother, grandmother, and brother-in-law before taking his own life. Police are currently investigating the motive, noting that the perpetrator had been struggling with unemployment and personal distress.
Why it matters
This tragic event underscores the severe mental health implications of long-term unemployment and domestic instability.
BENGALURU: A 34-year-old cab driver allegedly hacked his mother, grandmother and brother-in-law to death at their residence in Kottigepalya, Kamakshipalya, Saturday morning before ending his life.C Prashant had been unemployed for the past year and was reportedly distressed over personal issues, police said.The deceased are Prashant’s mother C Mangalamma, 55, grandmother Nanjamma, 70, and brother-in-law Satish, a carpenter. Mangalamma worked at a garment factory, while Nanjamma was a civic worker at the city corporation.According to police, the incident occurred after Prashant’s father, Chikkanna, who works as a presser, left home for work around 6am. Neighbours, alerted by loud screams and commotion, rushed to the house and were shocked to find Prashant allegedly attacking his family members with a machete.“Satish and Nanjamma tried to escape from Prashant but could not. Neighbours saw him attacking the two near the main entrance.
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