Bengaluru Court Denies Bail to Physician Accused of Murdering Wife with Anaesthesia Overdose
A local court in Bengaluru has firmly rejected the bail application of Dr. Mahendra Reddy GS, who stands accused of the shocking murder of his dermatologist wife, Dr. Kruthika Reddy. The alleged crime, which occurred in April 2025, involved the administration of a fatal overdose of anaesthesia.
Arrest and Judicial Custody Details
Dr. Mahendra Reddy, a general physician associated with the Institute of Gastroenterology and Organ Transplant at Victoria Hospital, was apprehended by the Marathahalli police in October 2025. This arrest followed the conclusive findings of Kruthika's post-mortem report, which confirmed the presence of an abnormally high quantity of anaesthesia in her system. Since his detention, Reddy has remained in judicial custody at the Bengaluru central prison, awaiting further legal proceedings.
Police Investigation and Charge-Sheet Allegations
The Marathahalli police have filed a preliminary charge-sheet outlining a calculated murder plot. According to the document, Reddy, purportedly dissatisfied with his wife's alleged ill health, meticulously planned and executed her murder. The prosecution asserts that he intentionally administered an excessive dose of Propofol anaesthesia, directly leading to Kruthika's untimely death.
Compelling Digital Evidence Presented in Court
In their strong objection to Reddy's bail plea, the police presented a trove of recovered digital evidence to the court. This material includes:
- Lakhs of digital files and extensive PhonePe chat histories.
- Deleted data that was successfully retrieved by forensic experts.
- Intimate photographs and other critical investigative material.
Among the most damning pieces of evidence are specific messages extracted from Reddy's mobile phone. One such message chillingly states: "I don't have proof, but I have killed Kruthika. I will go behind bars."
Messages Revealing Motive and Aftermath
Further communications paint a disturbing picture of the accused's actions and state of mind following the crime. A message sent to a female medical professional advised: "Do not text or call me anywhere after you see this message. I will call you once everything is settled. Mostly police will call you to ask what's our relation. Tell them we are friends..."
Investigations also revealed that Mahendra Reddy, who married Kruthika in May 2024, maintained close relationships with several other women. He reportedly expressed intentions to marry some of them. A deleted message sent to approximately five women from his phone read: "I killed my wife for you." This evidence forms a crucial part of the prosecution's argument regarding motive and premeditation.
The court's decision to deny bail underscores the seriousness of the charges and the substantial nature of the evidence collected by the investigating authorities. The case continues to unfold as legal proceedings advance.
