'Body Dismembered Into 19 Pieces': Dentist Murders Mother-In-Law, Dumps Parts Across Karnataka

The police say the brutal killing was allegedly carried out by her own son-in-law.

The victim, Lakshmi Devi (42), a resident of Bellavi village, was reported missing on August 4, a day after she left home to visit her daughter. Her husband, Basavaraj, had filed a missing person complaint at the Bellavi police station, Indian Express reported.

Days later, on August 7, police received multiple calls reporting suspicious bags scattered across Chimpuganahalli. Inside were human body parts, 19 in total, abandoned at as many as 19 separate locations. Forensic teams and police personnel began piecing together the gruesome trail.

The investigation led to the arrest of Dr Ramachandraiah S (47), a dentist and the victim’s son-in-law; Satish K N (38); and Kiran K S (32). All three are residents of Kallahalli.