Mangaluru: Pakshikere murder-suicide case - Mobile phone found in toilet, gold missing


Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Nov 13: In a shocking turn of events, the investigation into the murder-suicide case in Pakshikere involving Karthik Bhat (32), his wife Priyanka (28), and their 4-year-old son Hriday has revealed new details. Karthik, who took his own life by jumping in front of a train after allegedly killing his family, had hidden his mobile phone in the toilet commode of his residence.

During the investigation, the police recovered both Karthik's and Priyanka's mobile phones from the commode. This discovery has raised questions about who placed the phones there, with the possibility that Karthik himself might have disposed of them after the crime. The police have decided to send the recovered phones for forensic analysis to uncover potential clues. Adding to the mystery, a family photograph hanging on the wall had been defaced with ink, but it remains unclear who was responsible.

The couple’s daily routine included dropping their son at an LKG school in Suratkal, after which Priyanka would go to a gym. They frequently had breakfast and coffee at a local hotel, often bringing food home as a takeaway. Despite a lack of steady income, Karthik was known to borrow money from friends to cover daily expenses.

Gold ornaments in question

A local businessman, Mohammad, residing in Hoskadu, has accused Karthik of misappropriating his 10 sovereigns of gold ornaments. Mohammad had initially pledged the gold at a local bank for a loan of Rs 1.6 lac and was seeking additional financial assistance. Karthik, who was a manager at a cooperative society, convinced Mohammad to release the gold from the bank, promising a higher loan at the cooperative. Following this, Karthik pledged the gold at the cooperative society and secured a loan of Rs 3.04 lac for himself.

When news of Karthik’s suicide broke, Mohammad approached the cooperative society to inquire about his gold ornaments, only to be informed that the pledged gold had already been released within just four months.

Financial troubles and dismissal

Karthik had reportedly been involved in various business dealings, which led to severe financial distress. His misconduct in handling funds at the cooperative society resulted in his dismissal from the role of branch manager. The misappropriation of Mohammad’s gold and other financial irregularities were among the reasons for his termination.

With Karthik no longer alive, the investigation into the missing gold has become complicated. There is speculation that Karthik may have either sold the gold at a higher price elsewhere or pledged it again. The police face challenges in untangling the financial mess left behind by Karthik’s actions, and a comprehensive inquiry is now underway.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Kudladaye, Puttu Ra Muttu

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Saridon case for Police Dept. Lots of twist

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  • Ashok, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    My salary 7 digits my children’s going to school walking. I am going alone to Mangalore by bus

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  • Shanthi Quadras, Kundapura

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    As Indian parents, we always strive to work hard so that our children can live a happy and comfortable life. We also do our best to shield them from hardships. In this case, the parents should have encouraged their son to work in the hotel from a young age, so he could understand the challenges involved in earning even a single penny.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Let us wait for more details ,coming one after the other ,but only negetive.One side I understand the frustration of Parents where they work even in their old age ,and young one leading lavish life on cost of others.May be ha had no other sources to dig and strick was too eng to let it go.But killing wife and chilld was too much.Someone could save him and advice to work?but as a man should have taken responsibility of family and work and not cheat.He has taken all his secrets with him.

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  • JAMAL, Mangalore/UAE

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Lavish life without proper income and debt led to suicide. But the suicide has given sleepless nights to the investigating officers.

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  • AJ, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Their lifestyle didn't match their income..so probably due to the gap getting wider the frustration began to get deeper ultimately leading to the disaster...Ignore who has how much,....avoid falling to the debt trap, enjoy life with what we have and we are good to go..

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  • E, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Ironically he was a bank manager.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    "New twists and turns will keep coming. Who left the mobile phone in the toilet? Who blackened the family picture with ink? This mystery can be solved, but once someone leaves, they never come back. They will live only in memories for a few days.”

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  • nitin shetty, bangalore, udupi

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    now u cannot trust bank and bank employees also if u keep your jewellery in the bank for loan/locker bank staff may sell it and live luxury life

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  • Monty Dotor, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    He was not a bank manager, but a manager of a (non) Cooperative society..

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  • Suhan, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    The couple’s daily routine included dropping their son at an LKG school in Suratkal, after which Priyanka would go to a gym. Priyanka could have avoided going to gym since they had financial problem. Gym is not basic necessity.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Mobile Phones will reveal the Real Story ...

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