A 25-year-old software engineer accused of killing three members of her family in Bengaluru told investigators that years of restrictions on her personal life and opposition to her relationship with her live-in partner drove her to commit the killings.
The woman was taken into custody near Puducherry railway station on Tuesday, while her partner, Kenneth, remains absconding. Police allege the pair carried out the killings inside the family's apartment at Sai Green Homes in Dominic Layout, Seegehalli, on Monday night before fleeing.
According to KR Puram Police Inspector N Sathish, the woman's mother strongly opposed the relationship and frequently reprimanded her over large bank loans she had taken.
Investigators say the case centres on a prolonged dispute between the accused and her family over her relationship with Kenneth. Preliminary investigation suggests there were repeated disagreements between the accused and her parents regarding her personal life and relationship.
Police said both the accused and Kenneth are engineering graduates employed by private firms and had been living together in a rented apartment for the past two months. Family members had objected to the arrangement, leading to frequent disputes.
Investigators are also examining whether financial pressure played a role. According to police, the accused had accumulated liabilities, including loans amounting to nearly ₹30 lakh, and officers are assessing whether those financial obligations, together with the family conflict, contributed to the killings.
A personal diary containing entries including 'I am sad,' 'I am lonely,' 'Feeling loved,' 'I am depressed,' and 'I am superior' was recovered during a search of the apartment. Investigators believe the diary could provide insight into the accused's state of mind and have sent it for further examination.
