Hunsur Businessman Allegedly Kills Wife, Two Daughters, Then Self

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. According to information gathered during inquiry, Harisha’s mother, who lived with them at Maruthi Layout, had gone to a relative’s home three days before the incident. Police said the wife and the couple’s two daughters were found dead inside the house in a sleeping position on the bed, and it is believed that they were killed by Harisha while they were asleep. Preliminary findings indicate adhesive tape was used to cover the victims’ mouths and noses, leading to their deaths. After killing them, he died by hanging. The deaths were discovered after the family did not respond to calls by one of Harisha’s friends, who informed police around midday, police said. A case has been registered by Hunsur police and further investigation is under way. Police said the man was considered well-off and said they were examining why he took the extreme step despite having assets. A team has been formed to investigate the incident.