Ex-Karnataka police chief wife allegedly confessed murder of her husband on video call

In a shocking turn of events, Pallavi, the wife of former Karnataka police chief Om Prakash, has reportedly confessed to his murder during a video call with a neighbour. According to sources, Pallavi claimed, "I have killed the monster," during the conversation.

The tragic incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon when Pallavi and Om Prakash allegedly had a heated argument around 3:30 pm. It is reported that Pallavi incapacitated her husband by throwing chilli powder at him, then tied him up and stabbed him multiple times with two knives, as confirmed by a medical examination.

Following the murder, Pallavi allegedly video-called a neighbour, who is married to another police officer, to confess. The neighbour immediately informed her husband, leading to police intervention. When authorities arrived at the residence of Om Prakash, they detained both Pallavi and the couple's daughter, Kruthi, for questioning that lasted over 12 hours.

The police have identified Pallavi as the prime suspect, citing a potential motive linked to a dispute over real estate that Om Prakash had transferred to a family member. A police case has been filed based on a complaint by the couple's son, Kartikeya.

Kartikeya claims both his mother and sister suffer from depression and had previously threatened his father. Due to these threats, Om Prakash had temporarily moved to his sister’s house for safety but was brought back by his daughter just 48 hours prior to the tragic event.

On the day of the murder, Kartikeya was at an event in Domlur when neighbours alerted him to the incident. He rushed home only to find police at the scene and his father dead in a pool of blood. He stated, "My mother, Pallavi, and my sister, Kruthi, have been suffering from depression and used to fight with my father frequently. I strongly suspect that they are involved in the murder of my father."

As investigations continue, no arrests have been made. Om Prakash, originally from Bihar, held a master's degree in Geology and had a distinguished career, having served as the Director General of Police of Karnataka in March 2025. He also led the Fire and Emergency Services and Home Guards before his tenure as police chief.