Karnataka Triple Murder: Honor Killing Angle Emerges in Drishyam-Style Plot

• A triple murder in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district involved Akshay Kumar killing his father Bhimraj, mother Jayalakshmi, and sister Amrita.
• The murders occurred on January 27 in their rented Kotturu home, with bodies buried inside; Akshay filed a false missing person report on January 29.
• Akshay was enraged by his sister Amrita's pre-marital pregnancy and her relationship with a man from a different caste.
• He felt dishonored and planned the murders after his family refused to pressure Amrita for an abortion, taking inspiration from the film 'Drishyam' to mislead police.
• Police grew suspicious due to Akshay's inconsistent statements, fake numbers, and mobile records showing 'missing' family's phones moving with him, leading to his confession.

Why It Matters: A Karnataka triple murder, initially a missing persons case, is now an honor killing with a Drishyam-like plot.