Bengaluru: In a shocking revelation, the Bengaluru surgeon accused of murdering his dermatologist wife allegedly sent a message to his lover moments after committing the crime, confessing, “I killed my wife for you.”
According to police sources, Dr. Mahendra Reddy, a general surgeon at Victoria Hospital, sent the message through a digital payment application — a detail discovered during forensic analysis of his mobile phone.
The woman, with whom he was allegedly in a relationship, has been questioned by investigators, and her statement has been recorded, officials confirmed. However, her identity has not been disclosed by the authorities to protect her privacy.
How the Case Unfolded
The case dates back to April 21, when Mahendra’s wife, Dr. Kruthika Reddy, a dermatologist, was found dead at their home in Bengaluru. Mahendra had reportedly rushed her to a nearby hospital, claiming that she had suddenly fallen ill. However, doctors declared her brought dead on arrival.
Suspicion arose after the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report revealed the presence of Propofol, a powerful anesthetic drug, in Kruthika’s body — suggesting a deliberate overdose.
During a search of the couple’s residence, police seized crucial evidence, including a cannula set, injection tube, and other medical supplies, linking Mahendra directly to the administration of the drug.
Motive and Arrest
Following the forensic findings, Kruthika’s father filed a police complaint accusing Mahendra of murder. Investigators believe the accused used his medical expertise to stage the death as natural.
Mahendra was arrested on October 15, nearly six months after the crime, once conclusive forensic and digital evidence surfaced.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said,
“Evidence collected so far points clearly to the husband’s involvement. He was the first to take her to the hospital and didn’t mention anything unusual. Later, we discovered that she had been injected with sedatives — showing clear malicious intent.”
Relationship and Personal Details
The couple had married on May 26, 2024, and both were working at Victoria Hospital. Police allege that Mahendra was in a relationship with another woman, which may have been a motive for the crime.
The message to his lover, found on a payment app, is now being treated as key digital evidence in the case.
Investigators are examining whether the woman had prior knowledge of the plan or if she was involved in any way. So far, she has been treated as a witness, not a suspect.
What’s Next
Police are preparing a comprehensive charge sheet based on forensic, digital, and circumstantial evidence. The Propofol injection, commonly used for anesthesia, has become the central focus of the investigation.
Authorities are also expected to seek custodial interrogation to determine how Mahendra procured the drug and whether anyone else assisted him.