Couple, son from Davanagere found dead in US; police suspect double murder-suicide
New York/Bengaluru, Aug 20: An Indian couple and their six-year-old child have been found dead in the US state of Maryland in a suspected case of double suicide-murder, police said.
The three people, who are originally from Davanagere in Karnataka, were found dead from gunshot wounds in their Baltimore County home on Friday, when police responded to a welfare check around noon, police said on Saturday.
The deceased were identified as Yogesh H Nagarajappa (37), Prathiba Y Amarnath (37) and Yash Honnal (6). Police said they are believed to be husband, wife and son.
"Based on the initial investigation, the incident is believed to be a double murder-suicide that Nagarajappa committed," Baltimore County Police spokesperson Anthony Shelton was quoted as saying by The Baltimore Sun newspaper.
"Each appeared to suffer from an apparent gunshot wound," Shelton added.
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The family members were reportedly last seen alive on Tuesday evening, police said, adding that an autopsy would be conducted to determine the manner and cause of death.
"I am heartbroken and deeply saddened for the innocent victims whose lives were cut short by this horrific act. We will do everything possible to assist family and community members following this tragic incident," a statement by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski read.
Police said that there was no threat to the surrounding communities.
The family was from Hallekallu village in Jagalur Taluk of Davangere district, and had been living in Baltimore, Maryland, USA for the past nine years.
Yogesh's mother Shobha said it's been nine years since her son got married. Soon after the marriage, the couple went to the USA and had been staying there since then.
"Police called my second son who stays in America over the phone and told him about the incident. He informed us about the incident but did not disclose the reason," Shobha said. "We don't know what happened and when this happened. We only got to know that the deaths have happened. We are not getting any information how it happened whether they did it or someone else did it."
She appealed to the Centre and the State government to bring the bodies back to India.
"It's been three days since the incident happened. We have not seen the body," Yogesh's mother said. "Help us get the bodies. We have not seen the photos either."
Shobha added that a few days ago Yogesh had called her and said they were all doing well. He did not mention any problem that he might have been facing, she said, adding that she didn't notice anything amiss.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
