A 45-year-old anesthesiologist, Dr. Kiran Honannavar, was discovered murdered in his Dharwad apartment in Karnataka. His eight-year-old son sustained multiple stab injuries during the incident. The anesthesiologist’s wife, Dr. Priyanka, who is an ophthalmologist, has been detained for questioning, while their son is receiving medical care at a private hospital.
The investigation suggests that no outsider entered the highly secure residential complex where the tragic event occurred. Only the husband, wife, and child were inside the house when the incident transpired. Concern arose when Kiran’s family members were unable to reach him, leading to the shocking discovery of his body and his son’s injuries.
Dr. Kiran was found deceased in his apartment, while his son was discovered with stab wounds in another room. The child, who was still alive when found, was rushed to a nearby private hospital for treatment. Authorities are working to piece together the events that led to the tragedy and are scrutinizing all available evidence.
Dr. Priyanka, currently in a state of shock, has been providing inconsistent statements during questioning. Investigators are cross-referencing her statements with information from family members to uncover the possible motive behind the crime. The police plan to review CCTV footage from the residential complex to reconstruct the movements of individuals in and around the building.
A case has been filed at the Suburban Police Station, with authorities anticipating more clarity on the murder’s cause and circumstances following the post-mortem examination and further inquiries. While some of Kiran’s relatives suspect Priyanka’s involvement, officials have not confirmed her role and emphasize that the investigation is ongoing. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a domestic dispute, though the exact motive remains to be definitively determined.
