BENGALURU, April 21 —Former Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash, who was found dead at his home, was murdered by his wife during a violent altercation over property, police confirmed on Sunday, revealing chilling details of the attack involving chilli powder, a knife, and a glass bottle.
According to senior police officials, the confrontation began after Om Prakash allegedly transferred a property to one of his relatives, which sparked a heated argument with his wife.
“During the fight, the accused threw chilli powder into his eyes, tied him up with ropes, and then stabbed him multiple times with a knife,” said a police source.
A glass bottle was also reportedly used in the assault, he said.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Bengaluru, stated that information about the murder was received at around 4 a.m. on Sunday.
“Our team reached the spot immediately after receiving the alert. The scene suggested a violent struggle,” the ACP said.
The retired officer's wife reportedly confessed the crime to another police officer, prompting the police to intervene.
Both the wife and the couple’s daughter were taken into custody and questioned for nearly 12 hours.
An FIR has been registered based on a complaint filed by Om Prakash’s son.
Om Prakash, a 1981 batch IPS officer, served as Karnataka’s Director General of Police in 2015 before retiring from service.