Murder-Suicide at Five-Star Hotel Shakes Bengaluru as Food Safety Crackdown Widens
Two young girls were found dead inside a five-star hotel in Bengaluru after their father allegedly killed them before turning on himself in a horrifying case of apparent murder-suicide. The city's week also brought major developments on other fronts: Karnataka's food safety authorities sealed a Zepto warehouse in Hoskote over multiple violations as part of a widening regulatory crackdown, convicted former MP Prajwal Revanna was found in possession of a mobile phone inside Bengaluru's high-security central prison, and a new Rs 4.65 crore theme park opened at HBR Layout.
Father Kills Two Daughters, Attempts Suicide at Bengaluru Five-Star Hotel
A deeply tragic case of apparent murder-suicide at a five-star hotel in Bengaluru has left two young children dead and their father critically injured. The victims were the daughters of SG Imran, a 40-year-old man who had booked a room at the hotel. His two daughters, aged ten and five, were found lying dead on a bed inside the room. Imran himself was discovered in the bathroom, collapsed in a pool of blood with a serious neck injury — authorities describe him as having been found with his neck slit and in a grave condition when emergency services arrived. The bodies of the two girls were located just metres from where their injured father lay. Police are treating the incident as a suspected murder-suicide and an investigation is underway to establish the precise circumstances. The case has caused considerable shock and distress across Bengaluru, prompting renewed discussion about access to mental health support for individuals and families under severe personal strain. Mental health advocates have emphasized that crisis intervention services need to be more widely known and more easily reachable. The Bengaluru police investigation into the case was continuing as of the time of reporting, with authorities working to understand what led to the tragedy. [4]
Convicted Former MP Prajwal Revanna Found with Mobile Phone in Bengaluru Jail
Former Hassan Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna, who is serving a life sentence for rape at Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara central prison, was found in possession of and using a mobile phone following a surprise inspection by the Crime Branch CID on Tuesday afternoon. Sources within the prison authorities told the Deccan Herald that the unannounced inspection by CCB officers led to the discovery of the prohibited device in Revanna's possession. The 36-year-old JD(S) leader represented the Hassan parliamentary constituency from 2019 to 2023 before being convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in August 2025, following the surfacing of videos in which he allegedly sexually assaulted multiple women — footage that became public just days before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and sparked widespread outrage. The Karnataka Congress government subsequently constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe the allegations. A senior police officer described the discovery of a mobile phone in the hands of such a high-profile convict as alarming, adding that an investigation would be launched to determine how Revanna came to possess the device. A formal complaint is expected to be filed at the Parappana Agrahara police station. The Bengaluru central prison has faced repeated scrutiny over alleged preferential treatment extended to inmates with wealth and political connections. [5]
🍛 Zepto's Bengaluru Warehouse Sealed After Food Safety Violations Uncovered
Karnataka's Food Safety and Drug Administration sealed a Zepto warehouse located in Hoskote on the outskirts of Bengaluru following a surprise inspection that uncovered a range of violations. Authorities identified non-compliant labelling, misbranding, unhygienic handling of food items, and improper storage conditions at the quick-commerce company's facility. Zepto responded publicly by characterizing the inspection as routine and stating that the observations and recommendations shared by the food safety department would be taken up and addressed, while reaffirming the company's stated commitment to upholding hygiene and safety standards. The Hoskote warehouse action is part of a broad and intensifying food safety crackdown being conducted across Karnataka. A three-day special inspection drive carried out across Bengaluru's hospitality sector uncovered violations at several upscale hotels, including the discovery of expired food products, mislabelled items, unhygienic food handling practices, improper storage of meat, and inadequate separation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items in kitchens. The multi-front campaign reflects mounting regulatory pressure on both new-age quick-commerce logistics operations and established high-end food establishments to meet the state's food safety requirements. Consumer advocates have welcomed the crackdown, though the hospitality and delivery sectors are likely to face continued scrutiny in the weeks ahead. [9]
🤝 Rs 4.65 Crore Kuvempu Theme Park Brings New Life to Bengaluru's HBR Layout
A stretch of previously unused public space in Bengaluru's HBR Layout neighbourhood has been transformed into a theme park at an investment of Rs 4.65 crore, giving residents in the area a purpose-built recreational venue. The Kuvempu Theme Park was formally inaugurated by Ministers Krishna Byre Gowda and K J George, and offers a range of facilities designed for different age groups and community members. Children's play equipment forms one of the centrepieces of the new park, while an open-air gymnasium caters to adults seeking outdoor fitness options. Stone benches are positioned throughout the grounds to provide resting spaces for visitors. The park's landscape has been planted with special varieties of plants, lending the space both aesthetic appeal and ecological value, while a well-equipped lighting system ensures the facility remains accessible and usable during evening hours, extending its practical value for working families and students. The conversion of idle land into community-oriented infrastructure has been received positively by HBR Layout residents, who have long sought improved public amenities in their neighbourhood. The decision to name the park after Kuvempu — the celebrated Kannada poet and writer, also known as K V Puttappa, who was the first Jnanpith Award winner from Karnataka — adds meaningful cultural resonance to the civic development. [8]
Sources: [4] NDTV · [5] deccanherald.com · [9] WION · [8] The New Indian Express