Additional commissioner of police Vikash Kumar Vikash said the motive behind the crime is not yet clear, but the police are questioning the former DGP’s wife and daughter
Karnataka’s former DGP Om Prakash, who served in the post from 2015 to 2017, was found murdered at his residence in Bengaluru on Sunday. His wife, Pallavi, is the primary suspect and is being questioned.
Om Prakash was allegedly stabbed to death, and the murder weapon has been recovered from the scene. His body was found at his home in HSR Layout even as the police are conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to the police, there are multiple stab wounds on his chest, stomach and hand. Other family members being questioned include his daughter, who was also in the house.
Additional commissioner of police (West) Vikash Kumar Vikash said the motive behind the crime is not yet clear, but the police are questioning Om Prakash’s wife and daughter.
“There was call on 112 police helpline, when the team came here they got to know about the murder. He was staying with his wife and daughter. We are taking information from his son as well. We haven’t arrested anyone, we are questioning his wife and daughter, we are still investigating the reason for the murder,” he said.
Pallavi reportedly called the wife of another retired IPS officer and confessed to the crime. The tragic incident took place following a period of domestic discord, as per police sources.
OM PRAKASH HAILED FROM CHAMPARAN IN BIHAR, DISTINGUISHED CAREER
Om Prakash, 68, hailed from Bihar’s Champaran district and had a distinguished career in the Karnataka police force. He began his service in Karnataka as the assistant superintendent of police (ASP) in Harapanahalli.
Over the years, he served as superintendent of police (SP) in several districts, including Shimoga, Uttara Kannada, and Chikkamagaluru. His career included significant roles such as state vigilance SP and duties within the Karnataka Lokayukta.
