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Final two bodies recovered in Bengaluru family murders at Shiradi Ghat
Police have recovered the seventh and final body in the Bengaluru family murder case, bringing the total death toll to seven. The recovered remains are believed to be those of Shankar and his wife Nalini, relatives of the accused.
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Investigators have completed the recovery operation at Shiradi Ghat following the discovery of two additional bodies on Wednesday, concluding the search in the high-profile Bengaluru family murder case. The newly recovered remains are suspected to belong to Shankar, brother-in-law of accused Indushekhar, and Shankar's wife Nalini. With this recovery, all seven bodies connected to the case have now been retrieved from the accident-prone mountain pass in the Western Ghats.
The Shiradi Ghat location, situated in Karnataka's mountainous terrain, became the focal point of the investigation after initial bodies were discovered in the area. The recovery operation involved multiple police teams and forensic specialists working through challenging terrain to locate and retrieve the remains.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to the large number of victims and their connection to the accused. Authorities are continuing their investigation and have indicated that formal identification of the newly recovered bodies will be conducted through forensic examination. The police have maintained that all available evidence is being analyzed to establish a complete timeline of events.
The case continues to remain under active investigation by Karnataka police, with officials coordinating with relevant agencies to piece together the circumstances surrounding the deaths.