The quiet village of Doddarasinakere in Mandya district was jolted by a macabre discovery on Tuesday when the skeletal remains of a man, missing for four months, were found inside a locked rented house. The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Mahadevaswamy.
A Grim Discovery During Village Festival
The shocking find came to light when the house owner, Chikkamayigaiah, returned to the village to attend a local festival. The rented portion of his house, where Mahadevaswamy had been staying, had remained locked for the past four months. As Chikkamayigaiah himself resides in Bharati Nagar, the property had been largely unattended during this period.
Deciding to clean the locked house, the owner broke open the door. Inside, he made the horrifying discovery of skeletal remains. The police were immediately alerted to the scene.
Unraveling the Timeline of Events
According to preliminary information gathered by the authorities, Mahadevaswamy had been living in the rented accommodation for about a year. He initially stayed there with his wife and children. However, nearly a year ago, following reported domestic disputes, his wife moved out. Since that time, Mahadevaswamy had been living alone in the house.
The house had been locked for the past four months, which coincides with the period he was reported missing. The lack of regular oversight of the property meant the situation went unnoticed until the owner's visit this week.
Police Investigation Underway
Police officials from the KM Doddi police station visited the spot and conducted a preliminary inspection. The skeletal remains were carefully recovered and sent for a detailed forensic examination to determine the exact cause of death.
A formal case has been registered, and an investigation is now active. While the discovery points to a tragic end for Mahadevaswamy, the exact circumstances leading to his death remain unknown. The police are likely to question family members, including his wife, and the house owner as part of their probe to piece together the final months of the deceased's life and establish a clear timeline of events.
The unsettling incident has sent ripples of shock and fear through the close-knit community of Doddarasinakere, raising questions about the unnoticed disappearance of a resident for such a prolonged period.
