Man kills two daughters, attempts to end life, but rescued at a luxury hotel in Bengaluru
A 40-year-old man in Bengaluru allegedly killed his two daughters before attempting suicide at a luxury hotel. Police are investigating the incident, which appears linked to marital disputes, and have provided mental health resources for those in distress.
Why it matters
This tragic event highlights the critical need for mental health awareness and support systems in cases of domestic crisis.
A 40-year-old man, a senior manager at a cab company, allegedly strangled his two minor daughters before attempting to end his life at a luxury hotel near Kempegowda International Airport on Monday (August 10) evening, the police said.
The deceased have been identified as Shaik Zehara, 5, and Shaik Zoya, 10. Their father, S.G. Imran, a resident of Bilal Nagar near Nagawara Main Road, was found in a critical condition and shifted to Manipal Hospital by the hotel’s security staff. The police said he is currently out of danger and undergoing treatment.
According to the police, Imran allegedly killed both his daughters and subsequently attempted to take his own life. The police recovered a note from the spot in which he allegedly referred to marital disputes with his wife and claimed that he suspected her of being in a relationship with another person.
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