Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
In the sensational murder of Dr Kruthika Reddy, police have uncovered disturbing messages allegedly sent by her husband, Mahendra Reddy, pointing to attempts to mislead authorities and destroy evidence after the crime.
Officials suspect Kruthika was killed through a fatal overdose of an anaesthetic drug, allegedly administered by her husband using his medical expertise to make the death appear natural.
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MESSAGES SUGGEST COVER-UP ATTEMPT
Digital evidence retrieved from mobile phones and financial applications has helped reconstruct the sequence of events. One message allegedly sent by the accused to his girlfriend instructed her to mislead authorities.
“Do not message or call me after seeing this. Once things settle, I will contact you. If police ask about our relationship, say we are just friends. If they ask about repeated calls, say you had sought my help,” the message reportedly stated.
Officials say this indicates a calculated effort to influence witness statements and obstruct the probe.
CONFESSION-LIKE MESSAGE RECOVERED
A separate message recovered during the investigation appears to contain an admission of guilt.
“I will soon inform my parents and hers I have no proof, but I have killed Kruthika. I will go to jail A killer can never be happy, and I will live like one,” the accused allegedly wrote.
Authorities say this forms a crucial part of the prosecution’s digital evidence.
MASSIVE DIGITAL TRAIL ANALYSED
Forensic teams have examined a vast volume of data extracted from seized devices. Over 10.34 lakh digital files have been analysed so far, including 485 chat records from the PhonePe app, along with several deleted messages that were recovered.
The data is being used to map movements, communication patterns and financial transactions linked to the accused.
BAIL PLEA REJECTED
In a parallel legal development, a sessions court on Tuesday rejected Mahendra Reddy’s bail application, citing the seriousness of the allegations and the strength of the evidence. The court observed that the material on record does not justify granting bail at this stage.
MURDER DISGUISED AS TREATMENT
Mahendra Reddy was arrested last month for allegedly murdering his dermatologist-wife by administering the anaesthetic drug Propofol, typically restricted for use in operation theatres.
Both worked at Victoria Hospital and had married on May 26, 2024. Less than a year later, on April 23, 2025, Kruthika collapsed at her father’s home in Marathahalli, where she had been staying due to health issues.
He had reportedly visited her and administered intravenous injections over two days, claiming they were part of her treatment. She was declared brought dead at a nearby private hospital.
Initially, police registered an Unnatural Death Report as the death appeared natural. However, her sister, Nikitha M Reddy, raised suspicion and sought a detailed probe. Months later, a forensic report confirmed the presence of Propofol in multiple organs, establishing that the anaesthetic had been administered.
The case was subsequently reclassified as murder under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the accused was arrested from Manipal in Udupi district, where he had relocated after the incident.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNDER SCANNER
Police said the accused’s family also had a history of criminal cases. His twin brother, Nagendra Reddy GS, had faced multiple cheating cases in 2018, while Mahendra and another brother, Raghava Reddy GS, were named co-accused in a 2023 threat case.
Kruthika’s family has alleged that these details were concealed at the time of marriage.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
