Karnataka dentist murders mother-in-law, chops body into 19 pieces
What's the story
In a shocking incident, a dentist in Karnataka's Tumakuru district has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother-in-law and dismembering her body into 19 pieces. The accused, Dr. Ramachandrappa S, is said to have killed his mother-in-law, Lakshmi Devi, 42, due to suspicions about her character. He was arrested along with two accomplices, Satish K N and Kiran KS, after CCTV footage showed a Maruti Suzuki Brezza dumping body parts.
Discovery details
Locals found severed body parts in plastic bags
The horrifying crime came to light when locals in Kolala village, Koratagere, Tumakuru, found several plastic bags containing human body parts. On August 7, passersby alerted the police about seven plastic covers with severed body parts. A search by Koratagere police on August 8 recovered seven more bags, including one with the victim's severed head, confirming her identity as Devi.
Motive revealed
Accused upset with mother-in-law for interfering in their marriage
Dr. Ramachandrappa, who married Devi's daughter Tejasvi in 2019, was reportedly upset with his mother-in-law for interfering in their marital issues. He allegedly blamed her for influencing his wife and creating discord at home. The motive behind dismembering and scattering the body parts remains unclear, but authorities continue to investigate.
Confession made
Special investigation team formed to solve case
After the discovery of the body parts, Tumakuru Superintendent of Police Ashok KV formed a special investigation team. The team arrested Dr. Ramachandrappa and his accomplices, who confessed to the murder and dismemberment in an attempt to destroy evidence. Devi was reported missing on August 4 after she left home to visit her daughter. Her husband, Basavaraj, filed a missing person complaint at the Bellavi police station.