Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Bengaluru: Woman Kills Daughter, Pistol Misfire in Separate Incidents
In Bengaluru, a mother gave poison to her toddler and tried to take her own life because of money problems and fights with her husband.
Sadly, the little girl died, and the mom is now in the hospital.
Separately, another woman got badly hurt when a gun accidentally went off at a friend's house.
The police are looking into both cases to figure out what happened and why.
A woman in Bengaluru poisoned her 1.5-year-old daughter and attempted suicide.
The incident occurred due to financial struggles and marital disputes, according to police.
The child was declared dead at the hospital; the woman is under treatment.
In a separate incident, a woman was critically injured after a pistol misfired.
The pistol belonged to the father of her friend, and the incident is under investigation.
- Who
- Chandrika, the mother, and Rachel, the woman injured by the gun; Lokesh, the husband.
- What
- A woman killed her daughter and attempted suicide; another woman was injured by a misfired pistol.
- When
- The incidents occurred on Wednesday and Monday.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- Chandrika's actions were allegedly due to financial issues and domestic disputes; the cause of the pistol misfire is under investigation.
Suspects
Police
Motive and Circumstances
Suspects
Chandrika attempted suicide and is receiving treatment in the hospital.
Police
The other woman is being investigated to learn the exact circumstance.
- Victim (child)
- 1.5-year-old daughter
- Suspect (mother)
- Chandrika, 24
- Incident 1
- Murder and attempted suicide
- Incident 2
- Woman shot from misfired pistol
- Location of incidents
- Bengaluru
- Gun owner
- Narayanswamy
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing