Bengaluru shocker: Three of a family stabbed to death in KR Puram

Three members of a family were stabbed to death in an apartment in Bengaluru's KR Puram area. The deceased were identified as Soma Sundar, Muthu Laxmi, and Supriya. Police suspect an argument led to the murders and have launched a manhunt.

At least three members of a family were allegedly stabbed to death inside an apartment under the KR Puram police station limits in Sigehalli, Bengaluru, police said on Tuesday.

The incident took place on Monday, around 6:00- 6:30 pm, in front of Laxmi Narasimha PG near Kasturinagar main road. The deceased have been identified as Soma Sundar (52), Muthu Laxmi (48), and Supriya (19).

Police Detail Events Leading to Murders

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Whitefield, Saidulu Adavath, IPS, the incident took place when three people visited a flat where the accused and the family's elder daughter had been staying together for the past two months. An argument is suspected to have broken out, following which the victims were repeatedly stabbed.

Police teams have launched a manhunt to trace the accused.

More details awaited. (ANI)

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