Police investigating the murder of senior government geologist Prathima KS have recovered the weapon used to kill her. The accused, Kiran S, was taken to the location where he had disposed of the knife and it was found hidden in a bush. Kiran claims he killed Prathima because she recommended his termination. The police are still investigating the motive behind the murder. TNN reported
The police in Bengaluru have recovered the weapon used to murder senior government geologist Prathima KS. The accused, Kiran S, who was Prathima’s former driver, led the police to the location where he had disposed of the knife used to slit her throat. The knife was found hidden in a bush. Kiran claims that he killed Prathima because she recommended his termination, causing him to lose his job as a contract employee. The police still have nine days of custody to investigate any other possible motives for the murder. Prathima’s colleagues have not yet revealed why she wanted Kiran removed from his job..
The police investigation into the murder of Prathima KS, a senior government geologist, has made progress. They have recovered the weapon used to kill her, which was a knife. The accused, Kiran S, who used to work as Prathima’s driver, led the police to the location where he had disposed of the knife. It was found hidden in a bush. The police also conducted a spot inquest at various places, including Prathima’s residence and Kiran’s house.
According to a police officer, the knife used in the murder was originally used by Prathima for cutting vegetables and fruits. Kiran has claimed that he killed Prathima because she recommended his termination, resulting in him losing his job and his status as a contract employee being exposed.
The police officer mentioned that they still have nine days of Kiran’s custody and will investigate if there were any other motives behind the murder. The investigation is still ongoing, and Prathima’s colleagues have not yet revealed why she wanted Kiran removed from his job.
In recent articles, it was reported that Kiran, the former driver, has been detained by the Bengaluru police in connection with the murder. He confessed to killing Prathima out of revenge after being terminated from his job. Two others suspected of assisting Kiran in the crime are still being sought by the police.
Another article stated that Prathima, a senior geologist, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her home in Bengaluru. The cause of death was determined to be strangulation and throat slitting. The police have assembled three teams to investigate the incident, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has promised a thorough investigation.
In a significant breakthrough, the police have arrested Kiran, the former driver, for the murder of the geologist. Kiran admitted to committing the crime as an act of revenge after allegedly being terminated from his job. The police are also looking into allegations that he leaked official secrets from Prathima’s workplace.
Overall, the investigation into the murder of Prathima KS is still ongoing, and the police are working to uncover any additional motives or accomplices involved in the crime..