Bengaluru Court Rejects Bail for Doctor in Wife's Murder Case
A local court in Bengaluru on Wednesday denied bail to Dr Mahendra Reddy GS, who stands accused of murdering his dermatologist wife, Kruthika Reddy, by administering a fatal overdose of anaesthesia in April 2025. The decision underscores the gravity of the charges and the substantial evidence gathered by investigators.
Arrest and Charges in the Case
Dr Mahendra Reddy, a general physician at the Institute of Gastroenterology and Organ Transplant in Victoria, was arrested by Marathahalli police in October 2025. This followed a post-mortem report that confirmed a significant quantity of anaesthesia in Kruthika's body. Since his arrest, Reddy has been held in judicial custody at Bengaluru Central Prison.
Police have filed a preliminary charge sheet alleging that Reddy, reportedly unhappy with his wife due to her ill health, meticulously planned her murder. He is accused of intentionally administering an overdose of Propofol anaesthesia, a powerful sedative, leading to her death.
Digital Evidence Presented in Court
During the bail hearing, investigators from the Marathahalli police presented compelling digital evidence recovered with assistance from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). This included lakhs of files, such as PhonePe chats, deleted data, intimate photographs, and other critical materials.
Among the retrieved messages from Reddy's mobile phone was one that read, "I don't have proof, but I have killed Kruthika. I will go behind bars." Another message, sent to a female professional in his field, stated, "Do not text or call me anywhere after you see this message. I will call you once everything is settled. Most likely, police will contact you to ask about our relationship. Tell them we are friends."
Background and Motive Allegations
Mahendra and Kruthika Reddy were married in May 2024 and both worked at a hospital in Bengaluru. However, according to police reports, Mahendra became increasingly distressed over Kruthika's ill health and allegedly grew close to four or five other women. He is said to have separately expressed intentions to marry some of these women.
Further incriminating evidence includes a deleted message sent from Reddy's phone to approximately five women, which read, "I killed my wife for you." This message, along with others, played a key role in the court's decision to deny bail, as it highlighted the alleged premeditated nature of the crime.
The court's rejection of bail reflects the strength of the prosecution's case, with digital forensics providing a crucial link to the alleged motive and actions. The investigation continues as authorities delve deeper into the evidence to build a robust case for trial.
