K’taka: Bengaluru man strangles two daughters at hotel, attempts suicide
Bengaluru: A 40‑year‑old man allegedly strangled his two minor daughters to death at a hotel near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport before attempting to take his own life, police said on Monday.
The deceased have been identified as Shaik Zehara, 5, and Shaik Zoya, 10. The incident reportedly took place in a room on the fourth floor of the Taj Hotel on Airport Road.
The accused, identified as S.G. Imran, a resident of Nagawara in Bengaluru, allegedly booked the hotel room in advance before carrying out the crime. After strangling his daughters, Imran attempted suicide by slitting his throat, police said.
He was found in a critical condition and rushed to Manipal Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
According to police, a note purportedly left by Imran mentions marital disputes with his wife. In the note, he allegedly claimed that he suspected her of being involved in an extramarital relationship and stated that he had evidence to support his allegation.
Police said the contents of the note are being verified and that the exact motive behind the incident has not yet been established.
Imran was reportedly working as a manager at Zimmy Cabs and was a resident of Nagawara.
After receiving information about the incident, Airport police reached the hotel and conducted an inspection. The bodies of the children were recovered and sent for post‑mortem examination.
A case has been registered, and police are investigating the incident to establish the sequence of events and ascertain the circumstances that led to the deaths.
Police are also examining the hotel booking details, the circumstances surrounding the children’s deaths and the contents of the note allegedly left by Imran as part of the investigation.