Two More Bodies Found Near Chamundi Hills in Rajajinagar Family Murder Case

UPDATE - follow-up to Rajajinagar murders: Two more bodies recovered near Chamundi hills in Mysuru: Rajajinagar Police have recovered two more bodies near the foothills of Chamundi Hills in Mysuru on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

The Recovery

Officers suspect these bodies belong to Shivakumar and his wife Divya, who were the brother-in-law and sister-in-law of the accused, Indushekhar. Police conducted a spot mahazar with the accused during this recovery. This brings the total number of traced bodies to five in the ongoing investigation, while the search for the remaining two victims continues. The Deputy Commissioner of Police for the North Division confirmed that another special police team is currently searching the Shiradi Ghat area for the two missing bodies.

Investigation Details

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, police found the bodies of the accused's wife, Sunita, and mother-in-law, Rupavathi, in a Salem forest area in Tamil Nadu. The body of a young boy was recovered earlier near the Nandi Hills foothills and has already been cremated. Investigators believe Indushekhar killed seven relatives, including his wife, over a period of 15 days. He allegedly packed the bodies in gunny bags, drove them in his car, and dumped them across Nandi Hills, Salem, Chamundi Hills, and Shiradi Ghat. The accused remains in police custody for intensive questioning to figure out the exact sequence of events, the motive, and all disposal sites.

Context

Police investigations in multiple states often require special teams to comb vast forest and hill terrains where suspects attempt to conceal evidence. Tracking down victims across distant locations like Mysuru, Salem, Nandi Hills, and Shiradi Ghat demands extensive coordination among regional police divisions.