Accused exploited gaps in patrolling to discard bodies; Panchanama done; Bodies handed over to family 

Mysuru: The Police investigation into the murder of seven members of a family at Rajajinagar in Bengaluru has revealed chilling details of how the accused transported and dumped the bodies at different locations. 

The bodies of two more victims, allegedly murdered by 52-year-old cab driver S. Indusekhar alias Arjun Indusekhar, were recovered from Chamundi Hill yesterday. He is accused of killing seven members of his wife Sunitha’s family over a domestic and property dispute. 

Drive to Mysuru 

According to details emerging from the investigation, Indusekhar drove to Mysuru via the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway on Oct. 26.  

Police sources told Star of Mysore that his cab, carrying two bodies, crossed the Gananguru Toll Plaza near Srirangapatna at 10.40 am. The bodies had reportedly been wrapped in cloth and chemicals sprayed on them. This apparently prevented anyone at the Toll Plaza from noticing the foul smell. 

Accused Indusekhar drove up Chamundi Hill the same day, when the Teppotsava of Goddess Chamundeshwari was being held at Devikere. Thousands of devotees had gathered for the festival, resulting in a heavy deployment of Police personnel in and around Devikere. 

Sparse patrolling 

However, patrolling was relatively sparse in other parts of the hill. Investigators suspect that Indusekhar took advantage of the situation and gaps in surveillance to dispose of the bodies. 

The exact time at which he dumped the bodies, whether during the day or at night, is yet to be established. Police are expected to piece together the sequence of events during further interrogation, after all seven bodies are recovered. 

Indusekhar reportedly remained inside his car for long periods and managed to avoid detection despite the Forest Department’s half-hourly  patrols around the View Point parking areas.  

His exact movements and how long he stayed on the Hill remain unverified. However, sources confirmed that he had parked his car, with the bodies inside, at a View Point for a considerable period, undetected. 

Bodies thrown down Hill slopes 

Taking advantage of gaps in local Police beat patrolling, Indusekhar stopped his vehicle at different parking spots and View Points on the Hill and threw the bodies, packed in bundles, down the steep slopes. Police sources said he was physically well-built and could dispose of the bodies without much difficulty. 

One body reportedly got entangled in a tree, while the other rolled about 30 metres down into a deeper gorge. The difficult terrain and thick vegetation meant that the bodies went unnoticed initially. 

Investigators believe Indusekhar made little effort to conceal the bodies, allegedly throwing them down the slopes from the roadside. This also helped the Police recover them from the locations he pointed out during interrogation. 

Return to Bengaluru 

After disposing of the bodies, Indusekhar did not check into a hotel or lodge. Instead, he allegedly spent the night inside his car at different places in Mysuru. 

On Oct. 27, he left Mysuru and drove towards Bengaluru, crossing the Gananguru Toll Plaza between 7.14 am and 7.20 am, according to information gathered by investigators.