Bengaluru man arrested for killing seven relatives in 16-day spree

Police in Bengaluru have arrested a man in connection with the deaths of seven relatives over a 16-day period, marking one of the state's most serious incidents of familial violence in recent times. The alleged killings began on October 16 when the accused, identified as Indushekhar, killed his wife Sunitha, according to investigators. Six additional family members were killed by October 31, police said. Authorities alleged that the accused attempted to cover his tracks by using the victims' mobile phones to send messages and maintain contact with relatives, delaying discovery of the crimes. The case has prompted fresh scrutiny of domestic violence and family murder cases in the state. Forensic teams and police investigators have been examining evidence from the accused's residence and electronic devices. Further details regarding the circumstances of each death and the accused's motive remain under investigation.