A shocking incident unfolded in Bengaluru on February 28, when a family dispute turned deadly, leaving a 36-year-old lawyer, Srikanta, fatally stabbed by his younger brother, Nagendra, also an advocate. The gruesome act, stemming from a long-standing disagreement over ancestral property, has sent ripples through the local community in Mallasandra, under the jurisdiction of Bagalur police station.
According to police reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning at Srikanta’s residence. The two brothers, both practicing lawyers, were embroiled in a heated argument that escalated beyond control. In a fit of rage, Nagendra, the younger sibling, grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Srikanta multiple times in the chest. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Srikanta succumbed to his injuries by 1:30 PM, leaving behind his wife and five-year-old son.
Nagendra fled the scene immediately after the attack but was apprehended by the Bagalur police later that day. Authorities have registered a case of murder under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and investigations are underway to ascertain the full details of the altercation. Preliminary findings point to a deep-seated rivalry over the division of family property as the trigger for this tragic outcome.
The incident has stunned neighbors and colleagues alike, who described the brothers as well-educated professionals with no prior public history of violence. “It’s unimaginable that a disagreement could lead to such an extreme act within a family,” said a local resident, speaking anonymously. The legal fraternity in Bengaluru has also expressed dismay, with many calling for introspection on how personal disputes can spiral into such devastating consequences.
Srikanta’s family is now grappling with the loss of a husband and father, while Nagendra faces the weight of legal repercussions for his actions. The police have assured a thorough probe to ensure justice is served, as the city mourns yet another life lost to a preventable tragedy.