Daijiworld Media Network- Bengaluru
Bengaluru, June 1: In a disturbing revelation, the autopsy report of former Karnataka director general and inspector general of police, Om Prakash, has exposed a brutal end, with 34 injuries found on his body — including 4 to 5 deep incision wounds to the back of the head, neck, and spine.
The investigation into the murder, which has rocked the state's law enforcement community, has taken a dramatic turn with the Central Crime Branch (CCB) pointing fingers at his wife Pallavi and daughter Kriti, both named as prime suspects in the case.
Fingerprint experts confirmed the presence of Kriti’s left forefinger and middle finger on the lower part of a refrigerator — a key piece of evidence in the case. The CCB, in a strong objection to Kriti’s anticipatory bail plea before the city civil and sessions court, stated that the former DGP had been subjected to prolonged domestic abuse.
According to the CCB’s submission, four years ago, Pallavi had allegedly attacked Om Prakash with a kuttani (grinding stone), leaving him with head injuries.
In a chilling escalation, it is claimed that just ten days before the murder, Pallavi poured toilet cleaner into his ears while he was asleep. Fearing for his life, Prakash had reportedly taken refuge at his sister's home. However, Kriti allegedly coerced him to return — only for him to be murdered two days later.
Further tightening the noose, CCB stated that on May 5, Kriti not only refused to cooperate but also tore up a court-issued warrant during an encounter with officers. The agency argued that her custodial interrogation was essential to unearth the full scope of the conspiracy.
Although Kriti, in her petition, claimed she had been undergoing treatment for mental health issues, a two-day evaluation by NIMHANS found no evidence of any current major psychological disorder, asserting that she had recovered from any previous conditions.
CCTV footage reviewed by investigators allegedly shows Kriti throwing books and packets outside the residence, which CCB believes was an attempt to destroy evidence. Bloodstains found near a wash basin in the bathroom used by her are being sent for DNA analysis.
Despite being served notices on April 24 and 29, Kriti failed to appear before investigators, citing May 3 as her proposed date for questioning. She did not turn up and allegedly ignored the final summons served on May 5 as well.
Adding to the evidence pile, Kriti’s phone records revealed conversations between Om Prakash and his son, who had earlier lodged a complaint in a property dispute. On the night of the crime, call location records placed both Kriti and Pallavi at the scene — Prakash’s residence — on April 20.
After examining the case details and arguments from both sides, Judge Anitha G of the 53rd Additional City Civil and Sessions Court denied Kriti’s anticipatory bail, marking a significant development in the high-profile murder probe.