Overview
- Police say an autopsy on K Paramesh, 50, concluded he was smothered, overturning the initial claim of a heart attack.
- Paramesh died on January 29 at his Hebbur home in Tumakuru district and was buried the next day after relatives were told he had a cardiac event.
- Suspicion grew when his wife, P Asha, 46, reportedly married Chandrappa, 48, on February 19, prompting a complaint from Paramesh’s sister.
- Authorities exhumed the body with the local Tahsildar and revenue officials present, conducted a post-mortem, and collected forensic samples.
- Police arrested Asha and Chandrappa, allege the pair smothered Paramesh with a pillow while he slept, report custodial confessions, and say the investigation continues.