Koppal Teenager Allegedly Stabs Father and Sister to Death Over Online Game Dispute

An 18-year-old pre-university student allegedly stabbed his father and sister to death, and grievously injured his mother, on June 6 at Hosa Ayodhya village in the Gangavathi taluk of Koppal district. The attack reportedly occurred after the teenager was advised against playing online mobile games.

The suspect, identified as Sai Venkat Manideep, also allegedly slit his own neck after the assault. He is currently undergoing treatment alongside his injured mother, Soujanya, at the VIMS Hospital in Ballari.

According to the police, the deceased have been identified as 45-year-old Venkat Naidu, who worked as a cook at a private school, and his 19-year-old daughter, Pragathi. The incident took place under the jurisdiction of the Gangavathi Rural police station.

According to the police complaint filed by the suspect's grandfather, Tatarao, the family had dinner together before retiring for the night. Venkat Naidu, his wife, and their two children slept in one room, while the grandparents slept in another.

At around 10:30 p.m., Tatarao heard a commotion and his son shouting from the adjacent room. Unable to open the door, he sought assistance from neighbours to gain entry.

Upon entering, they discovered Venkat Naidu, Soujanya, and Pragathi with severe stab wounds. Pragathi died on the spot, while Venkat Naidu succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Soujanya sustained serious injuries to her head and neck.

In his complaint, Tatarao stated that his grandson suddenly became enraged, picked up a knife from the house, stabbed his sister, attacked his parents, and then slit his own neck.

Superintendent of Police Dr. Ram L. Arasiddi stated that preliminary information indicated the crime was committed by a family member. He added that the injured family members told investigators that Sai Venkat Manideep switched off the lights while they were asleep and attacked them with a knife. Further investigation into the incident is underway.