Father Kills Two Young Daughters at Bengaluru Hotel Amid Custody Row, Then Attempts Suicide

Bengaluru police reported a tragic incident on Sunday that has shaken the South‑Asian community. A 45‑year‑old man, identified by authorities as being involved in an ongoing custody dispute with his wife, entered a hotel in the city and strangled his two daughters, resulting in their deaths. The motive, according to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (North East), appears linked to the family’s legal battle over child custody.

After the killings, the father attempted to take his own life but was rescued by hotel staff and taken to a medical facility. He is now in police custody and faces multiple charges, including homicide and attempted suicide. The case is currently under investigation, and officials have not released further details about the victims’ ages or the hotel’s name.

For the diaspora, the incident underscores the distress that protracted family disputes can cause, especially when compounded by cross‑border legal complexities. Community leaders are urging families to seek mediation and mental‑health support during custody negotiations to prevent such irreversible outcomes.