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Bengaluru Serial Murder Case: Search Yields Two Bodies From Salem

Bengaluru Serial Murder Case: Search Yields Two Bodies From Salem

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Bengaluru police are investigating a series of family murders allegedly committed by cab driver Indushekhar, also known as Shekhar. He is accused of killing seven family members over several weeks. Recent searches have uncovered two bodies in Salem, while authorities continue to look for four additional victims. Residents say the accused had terrorised neighbours for years; Anand E., a local political party president living below Indushekhar’s house, reported being threatened. Police have also recovered one body in connection with the case. An 11‑year‑old survivor has recounted being with the accused after the family’s murder.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    The accused allegedly murdered his wife, two brothers-in-law, their wives, mother-in-law and a seven-year-old boy over two days before dumping their bodies at different locations

    — The Federal

  • center · 3 outlets

    The 45-year-old accused, identified as Indushekhar, committed the murders over a domestic dispute and dumped the bodies in different locations.

    — Hindustan Times

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Meanwhile, search continues for the remaining four victims allegedly killed by cab driver Indushekhar alias Shekhar

Coverage arrived over 29 hours — first from The Federal, latest from Deccan Chronicle.

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Bengaluru Serial Murder Case: Search Yields Two Bodies From Salem

Meanwhile, search continues for the remaining four victims allegedly killed by cab driver Indushekhar alias Shekhar

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