Mangaluru: Lavish lifestyle, debt suspected in Pakshikere family murder-suicide


Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Nov 11: A financial crisis stemming from a lavish lifestyle is suspected to have led to the tragic murder-suicide involving the family of Karthik Bhat from Pakshikere.

Despite being unemployed for a significant period, Karthik reportedly continued to maintain a high-end lifestyle. It is believed that mounting debts may have driven him to take the lives of his wife, son, and himself.

After the post-mortem was completed at Wenlock Hospital, the mortal remains of all three were cremated together at Kerekaadu. In a note, Karthik had requested his final rites be performed by his in-laws, a decision that both families respected at the cremation.

Karthik, his wife, and child were residing in an apartment owned by a relative at Pakshikere, while his elderly parents ran a small canteen in the area. There was reportedly a strained relationship between Karthik and his parents for the past two to three years. He did not interact with them and often brought food from hotels for his wife and son, while his parents managed their own meals.

Previously employed at a society in Mangaluru, Karthik had not been working for some time but continued to live lavishly, incurring debts from several friends. Despite financial struggles, he installed an air conditioner in his room, with the electricity bill being paid by his elderly father.

Neighbours recalled that Karthik was well-mannered in his early years but underwent a significant change in attitude after marriage. He reportedly lost a substantial amount of money in online gambling, worsening his financial crisis.

The mobile phones of Karthik and his wife Priyanka are missing, with family members and police unable to locate them. Authorities suspect the phones may contain critical information about Karthik's debts.

In a recent purchase, Karthik bought a scooter and registered it in his father’s name, which helped the police trace his residence. Karthik regularly took his son to school in Suratkal and brought him home in the afternoon, often going to a hotel for lunch with his wife.

Priyanka’s mother mentioned to the media that the couple shared a good relationship. Priyanka had called her mother on Thursday morning, informing her of plans to visit their home in Shivamogga in December.

The family recently celebrated Deepavali with much enthusiasm below their apartment building, leaving neighbours in shock over the sudden tragedy.

Both Priyanka and their son, Hriday, had stab injuries on their necks with no signs of resistance, suggesting that they were attacked while asleep. Karthik initially attempted to hang himself using a saree tied to a fan but, after failing, he reportedly laid down on railway tracks as a train approached.

Based on preliminary evidence, it appears the murders were not premeditated. Priyanka and Hriday were found dead in the bathroom with broken glass, indicating a sudden and impulsive decision. Police suspect that an argument the previous night or a threatening call from creditors may have driven Karthik to make the fatal decision. In his diary, Karthik left instructions that his final rites be carried out by his in-laws.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Mangalorean, Mangaluru

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    On line gambling and lavish life style may be the reason of suicide and murder

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    I think, this latest style of fashion kills most of the parents. One must spend if there is enough income. Don't follow others. Live with the income what God has given.

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  • Kusuma Kumari Gunji, Nellore Kodyadukka

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    Lavish style is a root cause of many problems in life Live according to your means and never overspend money

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  • Haneef, Mangalore

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    We kill domestic animals which are meant for human consumption since the creation of this universe still we called as inhumans. In Undevided DK plenty of inhuman murders committed by insiders for silly reasons. Time to revisit our own backyards instead of listening to mean politicians.

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  • KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    I guess there is a need to revisit our past and humble upbringing and not fall for the show and adambara of people. I wonder if the song from Vishnuvardhan if played today viz., Tuttu anna tinnoke, bogase neeru kudiyoke...how many will be able to relate. Really feel for the parents of husband wife duo.

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  • Preetham, Farangipet

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    The same late Vishnu had also sung 'ಇಂದು ಇಂದಿಗೆ ನಾಳೆ ನಾಳೆಗೆ, ಇಂದು ನಮ್ಮದೆ ಚಿಂತೆ ಏತಕೇ....

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  • Monty Dotor, Mangalore

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    Cut your coat according to the cloth, never a lender or borrower be. Extravagant lifestyle does not impress anyone....learn from Narayan Murthy, Ratan Tata and many other - live a simple life.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    Both their mobile phones going missing raises suspicion.

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  • william, Mangalore

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    very unfortunate incident. may their souls rest in peace. Simple and ethical life is much better than spending lavishly with money borrowed from others. Marinating healthy relationship with elderly parents who struggled to raise is also very important.

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  • Mohammad Nawaz, DUBAI/MANGALORE

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    It’s heartbreaking to think that a once happy family could end in such tragedy. The pressures of a lavish lifestyle and overwhelming debt can lead to unimaginable despair. Karthik's actions leave us with a profound sense of loss and the haunting question of what could have been done to prevent such a devastating outcome. My heart goes out to the innocent lives affected by this tragedy.

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  • GURKA, Mangaluru

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    this is HORRIBLE story ! he shouldnt taken wife and child life

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    HAASIGE IDDASHTU KAALU CHAACHU...is the manthra our elders taught us...live accordingly...let peace prevail everywhere under the honest rule of Lord Siddaraya....very sad incident....RIP to all the three...

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