Tragic incident in Mudiyanur village shocks local community, highlighting domestic tensions.
Kolar
In a shocking turn of events in Mudiyanur village, Mulbagal taluk, a man allegedly killed his 5-year-old daughter before taking his own life, police said. The deceased have been identified as Lokesh (37) and his daughter, Niharika (5).
Preliminary investigations suggest the tragedy was triggered by ongoing family disputes. Lokesh’s wife had reportedly been absent from the home, and following her disappearance, he allegedly strangled Niharika to death. Disturbingly, he placed her body inside a car before hanging himself from a nearby tree.
The incident unfolded within the jurisdiction of the Mulbagal Rural police station, which responded swiftly to the distress call from local residents. Officials confirmed that they are investigating the matter further to understand the sequence of events leading up to the tragedy and the underlying reasons for the domestic dispute.
Police officials are also examining Lokesh’s mental state and background, while coordinating with social services to provide support to the extended family and neighbors traumatized by the incident.
Community members expressed shock and grief over the brutal act, urging increased awareness around mental health and domestic conflict resolution. “It’s a heartbreaking situation. Families need support and access to counseling before disputes escalate to such irreversible acts,” said one local resident.
Authorities have appealed to the public to report any signs of domestic abuse or extreme distress among family members to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The case remains under investigation, and the police have promised a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Lokesh and Niharika.