Bengaluru Hotel Room Tragedy: Two Sisters Found Dead, Father Critical

In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, two young sisters were found dead in a hotel room on Tuesday evening. Their father, identified as S.G. Imran, a 40-year-old resident of Nagawara, was discovered seriously injured in the same room and rushed to a hospital, where his condition is reported to be critical.

The girls, aged 10 and 5, were found lying on a bed in the room, while Imran was found in the bathroom with a severe wound to his neck. The discovery was made by the hotel's housekeeping staff at around 4 pm after they received no response when they knocked on the door. The staff then used a master key to enter the room and found the scene, immediately alerting the hotel security, who shifted the injured man to Manipal Hospital.

Deputy Commissioner of Police G.K. Mithun Kumar said a murder case has been registered. "It appears that the father strangled his two daughters and then attempted to take his own life by slitting his throat with a knife," he told reporters. "He has stated that he killed them himself. We are registering a murder case and will investigate the matter further."

The officer added that the weapon used in the incident has been recovered from the spot. "We are in the process of recording the statements of family members and examining the hotel's CCTV footage. The exact sequence of events and the motive will only be clear after a thorough investigation," he said.

Preliminary reports suggest that Imran suspected his wife of having an extramarital affair. Police sources quoted him as saying, "I didn't want my kids to grow up with this kind of mother, so I decided to kill them and myself." However, officials have cautioned that this statement is yet to be verified, and the actual motive may differ from what has been initially reported.

According to police, Imran checked into the hotel with his two daughters on Monday evening. He had reserved the room online, and the family had checked in without any visible signs of distress. The children's bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination at a government hospital.

Neighbours of Imran in Nagawara described the family as ordinary and said they were shocked by the news. Police are also trying to trace the mother, whose whereabouts are currently unknown. "We have contacted the family and are waiting for their statements. We are also verifying whether the alleged reason cited by the accused is the actual motive," said DCP Kumar.

This incident has brought to light the growing need for mental health awareness and intervention in domestic disputes. Counselors stress that individuals facing extreme emotional distress often feel isolated and may take drastic steps. They advise that anyone experiencing such feelings should seek professional help or speak to trusted family members and friends.

The police have appealed to the public not to engage in speculation about the incident and to allow the legal process to take its course. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses and the condition of the accused is monitored.