US-returned Bengaluru techie accused of stabbing parents in upscale villa
US-returned Bengaluru techie accused of stabbing parents in upscale villa
A 33-year-old software engineer is under psychiatric evaluation at NIMHANS after allegedly killing his parents in Bengaluru, with police flagging possible mental illness and inconsistent statements.
In Bengaluru, a 33-year-old software engineer identified as Rohan Bhat was arrested after allegedly stabbing his parents to death inside their upscale villa. He has been sent for psychiatric evaluation at NIMHANS as detectives assess the case for possible mental illness and capacity to stand trial.
Police said the accused has given contradictory statements about the motive, and investigators are looking into whether a psychiatric condition could have influenced the crime.
The victims, Naveen Chandra and Shyamala, were found with multiple stab wounds by neighbours who reported hearing a disturbance inside the home after the couple had returned from a trip.
Authorities are reviewing the family’s financial affairs as part of the probe, but police have not established a definitive motive. The investigation remains open as mental-health professionals evaluate the suspect's mental state.
The incident has drawn attention to the mental health challenges that can accompany high-pressure careers and the importance of early intervention and support for families facing distress.
