NEW DELHI: Om Prakash, former Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) of Karnataka, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in Bengaluru’s upscale HSR Layout on Sunday. He was 68.
His body, lying in a pool of blood on the ground floor of his three-storied house, bore multiple injuries, raising suspicions of foul play. A weapon is believed to have been used in the assault. The police were alerted to the incident by his wife, Pallavi, and reached the scene around 4:30 pm.
Career of a veteran officer
Om Prakash was a 1981-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and a native of Champaran in Bihar. Holding a Master’s degree in Geology, he began his career as an additional superintendent of police in Harapanahalli, Ballari district.
Over the decades, he served in several key roles including SP of Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, and Chikkamagaluru districts.
He held various postings in the state’s Lokayukta, the Criminal Investigation Department, and also served as DIG of Fire and Emergency Services.
He was appointed Karnataka’s DG & IGP on March 1, 2015, and served until his retirement on March 31, 2017.
Circumstances of death
Additional Commissioner of Police Vikash Kumar Vikash confirmed that a case is being registered based on a complaint filed by Prakash's son. “There is physical assault. A weapon has been used. There is blood loss. We will get the details after further investigation,” he said.
While no arrests have been made so far, the officer added that the police have secured the building and are questioning family members, including Prakash’s wife and daughter.
When asked about the possible involvement of family members, the officer said, “These things will be known after the investigation. At this stage, not even the FIR has been registered. Once it is, we will be able to explain the whole incident.”
Motive and ongoing investigation
According to sources, the former top cop had reportedly expressed concerns to close associates about threats to his life. Police are also probing possible motives linked to property disputes within the family.
The body has been sent for autopsy, and forensic teams are assisting with evidence collection. Investigations are ongoing.
His body, lying in a pool of blood on the ground floor of his three-storied house, bore multiple injuries, raising suspicions of foul play. A weapon is believed to have been used in the assault. The police were alerted to the incident by his wife, Pallavi, and reached the scene around 4:30 pm.
Career of a veteran officer
Om Prakash was a 1981-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and a native of Champaran in Bihar. Holding a Master’s degree in Geology, he began his career as an additional superintendent of police in Harapanahalli, Ballari district.
Over the decades, he served in several key roles including SP of Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, and Chikkamagaluru districts.
He held various postings in the state’s Lokayukta, the Criminal Investigation Department, and also served as DIG of Fire and Emergency Services.
He was appointed Karnataka’s DG & IGP on March 1, 2015, and served until his retirement on March 31, 2017.
Circumstances of death
Additional Commissioner of Police Vikash Kumar Vikash confirmed that a case is being registered based on a complaint filed by Prakash's son. “There is physical assault. A weapon has been used. There is blood loss. We will get the details after further investigation,” he said.
While no arrests have been made so far, the officer added that the police have secured the building and are questioning family members, including Prakash’s wife and daughter.
When asked about the possible involvement of family members, the officer said, “These things will be known after the investigation. At this stage, not even the FIR has been registered. Once it is, we will be able to explain the whole incident.”
Motive and ongoing investigation
According to sources, the former top cop had reportedly expressed concerns to close associates about threats to his life. Police are also probing possible motives linked to property disputes within the family.
The body has been sent for autopsy, and forensic teams are assisting with evidence collection. Investigations are ongoing.
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