Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Wife Charged in Murder of Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash
A former top police officer in Bengaluru, Om Prakash, was murdered.
His wife, Pallavi Prakash, has been accused of the crime after the police investigated.
The police believe the murder happened because of a fight about property.
The police also looked into Om Prakash's daughter, but she hasn't been charged.
Before the murder, Om Prakash's wife allegedly put cleaning liquid in his ears.
Now, the case is going to court to decide what happened.
Bengaluru police charged Om Prakash's wife with his murder.
The chargesheet alleges a property dispute was the motive for the murder.
Om Prakash's daughter, also initially suspected, has not been charged.
Prior to the murder, Pallavi Prakash allegedly poured cleaning liquid into Om Prakash's ears.
The trial began on August 2nd, following the filing of the chargesheet.
- Who
- Pallavi Prakash, the wife of Om Prakash, is charged with the murder.
- What
- Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was murdered.
- When
- April 20, 2025, with hearings commencing August 2nd.
- Where
- Bengaluru, at the victim's home in HSR Layout.
- Why
- Allegedly due to a property dispute within the family.
Charges
Defense
Suspects
Charges
Pallavi Prakash is charged with murder, with evidence including alleged property disputes and prior actions.
Defense
Kriti Prakash, the daughter, faced initial suspicion but has not been charged; she alleges neglect and abuse from her father and brother.
- Victim
- Om Prakash, former Karnataka DGP
- Accused
- Pallavi Prakash, wife of Om Prakash
- Location
- HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Motive
- Property dispute
- Injuries
- 34 injuries, including stab wounds
- FIR Filed By
- Karthikesh Prakash, son of Om Prakash
- Daughter's Status
- Not charged; investigation still open